FM Preview: Bristol City v Leicester City 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Leicester City fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Leicester City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Robins have recorded 12 wins, and Leicester City have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 16 FebBristol City1-1Leicester CityCHMP
2009/2010Tue 08 DecLeicester City1 - 3Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 08 MarLeicester City0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 24 NovBristol City0 - 2Leicester CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 04 JanLeicester City2 - 0Bristol CityFAC
2000/2001Sat 17 FebLeicester City3 - 0Bristol CityFAC
1993/1994Sat 11 DecLeicester City3 - 0Bristol CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Robins have scored 4, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Leicester City's away form is none too clever either, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Foxes have hit 10 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower Championship with a return of just 17 points from their 17 games thus far. Leicester City see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 22 points from their 17 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City63217611
Leicester City63128810

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Ashton Gate Stadium for the Robins and the Madmen are unable to see past Leicester City claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Leicester City 7 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.