FootyMAD's Leicester City match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leicester City v Arsenal fixture

Arsenal face a trip to Leicester City at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in January 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Wed 23 JanLeicester City1 - 3ArsenalPREM
2001/2002Sat 25 AugArsenal4 - 0Leicester CityPREM
2000/2001Sat 20 JanLeicester City0 - 0ArsenalPREM
2000/2001Tue 26 DecArsenal6 - 1Leicester CityPREM
1999/2000Wed 19 JanLeicester City0 - 0ArsenalFAC
1999/2000Sun 09 JanArsenal0 - 0Leicester CityFAC
1999/2000Thu 04 NovLeicester City0 - 3ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Foxes in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Gunners, and 8 goals against.

Leicester City see themselves just below half way in the Barclaycard Premiership, showing a record of 15 points from their 14 games played so far, Arsenal sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 34 points from their 14 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City62131087
Arsenal642012414

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Arsenal Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.