FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Leicester City fixture

Leicester City face a trip to Coventry City at Coventry Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 39 games played, Foxes have recorded 14 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 12 JanLeicester City2 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 17 FebLeicester City3 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2006/2007Fri 18 AugCoventry City0 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Mon 17 AprCoventry City1 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Sun 23 OctLeicester City2 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2004/2005Mon 08 NovLeicester City3 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 16 OctCoventry City1 - 1Leicester CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leicester City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Foxes have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Coventry City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 31 matches. Leicester City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 37 from their 33 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City6213687
Leicester City6213647

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Sky Blues, as the Foxes have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Leicester City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.