FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Carlisle United fixture

Leicester City play host to Carlisle United at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 5 games played, Foxes have recorded 2 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Leicester City was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1985, the Foxes carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Leicester CityLGE1
1984/1985Sat 26 JanLeicester City1-0Carlisle Utd.FAC
1982/1983Sat 05 FebCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
1982/1983Sat 11 SepLeicester City6 - 0Carlisle Utd.CHMP
1974/1975Sat 01 MarCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Leicester CityPREM
1974/1975Sat 31 AugLeicester City1 - 1Carlisle Utd.PREM
1970/1971Sat 03 AprCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Leicester CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. These games have seen the Foxes score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Carlisle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Cumbrians's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Leicester City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 40 games giving them a return of 82 points. Carlisle Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 40 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City6222768
Carlisle Utd.60335113

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leicester City are not exactly setting the world alight at Walkers Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Carlisle Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Unbeaten in the last 21 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Carlisle Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.