FM Preview: Swansea City v Leicester City 23 Oct 2010

Last updated : 22 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Leicester City fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Leicester City at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2010, the Swans carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 16 JanSwansea City1-0Leicester CityCHMP
2009/2010Sat 02 JanLeicester City2 - 1Swansea CityFAC
2009/2010Sat 08 AugLeicester City2 - 1Swansea CityCHMP
1986/1987Wed 08 OctLeicester City4 - 2Swansea CityLGEC
1986/1987Tue 23 SepSwansea City0 - 2Leicester CityLGEC
1979/1980Wed 20 FebLeicester City1 - 1Swansea CityCHMP
1979/1980Sat 29 SepSwansea City0 - 2Leicester CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Swans have scored 9 and conceded 1 during this period.

The Foxes have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the Foxes have hit 11 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swansea City's total of 20 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship. Leicester City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City63218611
Leicester City6312121410

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City may be coming up against a decent side in Leicester City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Swans. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Leicester City 5 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.