FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Leicester City fixture

Leicester City face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Foxes will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 20 occasions, and draw 14, from the 36 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Southampton running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 05 JanSouthampton2 - 0Leicester CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 01 DecLeicester City1 - 2SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 30 DecSouthampton2 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 14 OctLeicester City3 - 2SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sun 30 AprSouthampton2 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 28 JanLeicester City0 - 1SouthamptonFAC
2005/2006Sat 05 NovLeicester City0 - 0SouthamptonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saints's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Leicester City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Foxes have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Southampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 42 points from 37 matches. Leicester City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 37 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton6042694
Leicester City6213547

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Leicester City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Southampton. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Leicester City 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.