History of the Leicester City v Watford fixture
Watford face a trip to Leicester City at Filbert Way on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 24 games played, Hornets have recorded 3 wins, and Leicester City have come away with 12 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Filbert Way was just last season, in October 2011, with Leicester City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 03 Nov | Watford | 2 - 1 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 14 Feb | Watford | 3 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Wed 19 Oct | Leicester City | 2-0 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 25 Apr | Leicester City | 4 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 04 Dec | Watford | 3 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Apr | Leicester City | 4 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 19 Sep | Watford | 3 - 3 | Leicester City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leicester City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Watford have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Leicester City lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 65 points from their 44 games so far.
Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 74 points from 44 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The away form of the Hornets has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Leicester City. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leicester City | Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Watford | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here