FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 21 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Coventry City fixture

Southampton prepare to entertain Coventry City at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saints are clearly on top, having won 30 and lost only 9 of the 56 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Marys was just last season, in August 2006, with Southampton running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 DecCoventry City1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Tue 20 FebCoventry City2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Wed 09 AugSouthampton2-0Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 04 MarSouthampton1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Mon 29 AugCoventry City1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2000/2001Fri 22 DecCoventry City1 - 1SouthamptonPREM
2000/2001Wed 01 NovSouthampton0 - 1Coventry CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saints's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Coventry City is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Sky Blues have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Southampton are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 45 from their 39 matches played. Coventry City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 44 points from 38 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton61417117
Coventry City6123365

FootyMad's prediction ...

Southampton are not exactly setting the world alight at St. Marys at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Coventry City in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton No sequences of note
Coventry City Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.