FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Hereford United fixture

Leicester City play host to Hereford United at Walkers Stadium on Sunday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Foxes won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Leicester City and Hereford Utd. at was back in December 1999, over five years ago, the Foxes carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 19 SepHereford Utd.1 - 3Leicester CityLGEC
1999/2000Wed 22 DecLeicester City2-1Hereford Utd.FAC
1999/2000Sat 11 DecHereford Utd.0 - 0Leicester CityFAC
1981/1982Sat 23 JanHereford Utd.0 - 1Leicester CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Foxes have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Leicester City, Hereford Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Bulls have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Leicester City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 22 games giving them a return of 48 points. Hereford Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 17 points from their 22 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City651015516
Hereford Utd.61235115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Leicester City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Foxes. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 10 matches.
Hereford Utd. 7 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.