FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Leicester City fixture

Leicester City face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Foxes have won one, and drawn the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2007, 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 29 MarLeicester City1 - 0Scunthorpe U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 20 OctScunthorpe U.0 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
1987/1988Tue 06 OctScunthorpe U.1 - 2Leicester CityLGEC
1987/1988Wed 23 SepLeicester City2 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Iron in those games, with 7 conceded.

Leicester City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Foxes's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Scunthorpe U. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 16 games giving them a return of 33 points. Leicester City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 32 points from the 16 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.6411121013
Leicester City631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leicester City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Scunthorpe U. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U.Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Leicester CityNot won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.