FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 27 November 2009 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. Victory has been gained on 2 of the 3 previous occasions for Foxes.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2008, with Leicester City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Iron in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Fri 24 AprLeicester City2 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 22 NovScunthorpe U.1 - 2Leicester CityLGE1
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 have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Iron in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Foxes have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Foxes's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Scunthorpe U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches. Leicester City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 30 points from 17 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.61054183
Leicester City64117313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Foxes have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Glanford Park Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Leicester City Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.