FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Colchester United fixture

Leicester City prepare to entertain Colchester United at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Foxes have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Walkers Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 30 SepColchester U.0 - 1Leicester CityLGE1
2007/2008Sat 12 AprLeicester City1-1Colchester U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 03 NovColchester U.1 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 13 JanColchester U.1 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 SepLeicester City0 - 0Colchester U.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Foxes in those games, with 4 conceded.

Colchester U. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Leicester City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 38 games giving them a return of 81 points. Colchester U.'s 53 points from 37 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City63219511
Colchester U.63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Foxes. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Unbeaten in the last 20 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Colchester U. Last drawn game 4 outings ago.