FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 29 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Leicester City fixture

Leicester City face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Foxes will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 18 occasions, and draw 14, from the 34 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Southampton running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 OctLeicester City3 - 2SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sun 30 AprSouthampton2 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 28 JanLeicester City0 - 1SouthamptonFAC
2005/2006Sat 05 NovLeicester City0 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
2003/2004Wed 07 JanSouthampton0 - 0Leicester CityPREM
2003/2004Sat 16 AugLeicester City2 - 2SouthamptonPREM
2001/2002Sat 16 MarSouthampton2 - 2Leicester CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 6 conceded.

Leicester City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Foxes's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Southampton are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 41 points from 25 games. Leicester City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 25 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton6321151211
Leicester City63128910

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leicester City 6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.