FootyMAD's Leicester City match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Leicester City fixture

Leeds are ready to welcome Leicester City to Elland Road on Friday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 11 of the 54 games.

The previous match played between the two at Elland Road was within the last three years, in October 2006, with Leicester City inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Whites in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 13 MarLeicester City1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 17 OctLeeds Utd.1 - 2Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 18 FebLeicester City1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 03 DecLeeds Utd.2 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2004/2005Sun 01 MayLeicester City2 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 04 DecLeeds Utd.0 - 2Leicester CityCHMP
2003/2004Mon 05 AprLeeds Utd.3 - 2Leicester CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Whites 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 have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded 10.

Leeds' 32 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Leicester City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 21 games giving them a return of 47 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.61058113
Leicester City660016518

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Leicester City running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.4 games since last home draw.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Leicester CityUndefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.