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Will the Foxes Maintain Their Championship Summit?

Swansea City vs Leicester City - 21/10/2023

Will the Foxes Maintain Their Championship Summit?
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The atmosphere is electric at the Liberty Stadium as this Saturday afternoon promises another thrilling fixture in the Championship.

Swansea City, with their recent resurgence, are set to challenge the high-flying league leaders, Leicester City.

As both teams have shown formidable attacking prowess, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Swansea City

Sitting 12th in the standings, Swansea's recent form has been admirable.

Their spirited 3-1 comeback against Plymouth Argyle speaks volumes of their determination.

Over their last six matches across all competitions, they've claimed four wins, secured a draw, and suffered a single loss.

The attack has been potent, delivering 27 goals in 14 games across all leagues. Yet, the defense, having conceded 17, remains a potential area of concern.

Leicester City

Occupying the top spot in the Championship, Leicester City continue to set the pace.

Their recent 2-0 win over Stoke City, with goals from Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy, further solidified their dominant status.

In the last six games across all competitions, the Foxes have recorded five wins and a lone defeat.

Their goal tally is remarkable, netting 28 in 14 matches across all leagues, while their defense, only conceding 9, is among the best.

Head-to-head

When diving into their past battles across all competitions, we're presented with a mix of intriguing results.

In their last six encounters, Leicester has the upper hand with four victories. However, Swansea's 2-0 triumph in 2017 showcases their ability to upset the odds.

Dominant displays like Leicester's 4-0 and 3-0 wins in 2016 capture their superior phases, but the 1-1 draw in 2018 reminds us of the potential for closely-fought affairs.

Such a rich history only amplifies the anticipation for the upcoming clash.

Prediction

Given the current form, historical data, and attacking trends from both camps, goals seem to be on the cards.

Swansea's resurgence and attacking capabilities will surely test Leicester's defense, but the Foxes' overall consistency and formidable frontline might give them an edge.

Analyzing these elements, the Forebet algorithm anticipates a captivating contest, with Leicester City possibly cementing their top position with a victory.

Home team
Away team
Probability %
1X2
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
CH
171965
2
1 - 2
3.10
11°
1.75
4.33 3.75 1.75 no no no
FT
1 - 3(1 - 1)
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- - -
Championship Regular Season
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
Leicester City 97 46 31 4 11 48
2
Ipswich Town 96 46 28 12 6 35
3
Leeds United 90 46 27 9 10 38
4
Southampton 87 46 26 9 11 24
5
West Bromwich 75 46 21 12 13 23
6
Norwich City 73 46 21 10 15 15
7
Hull City 70 46 19 13 14 8
8
Middlesbrough 69 46 20 9 17 9
9
Coventry City 64 46 17 13 16 11
10
Preston North End 63 46 18 9 19 -11
11
Bristol City 62 46 17 11 18 2
12
Cardiff City 62 46 19 5 22 -17
13
Millwall 59 46 16 11 19 -10
14
Swansea City 57 46 15 12 19 -6
15
Watford 56 46 13 17 16 0
16
Sunderland 56 46 16 8 22 -2
17
Stoke City 56 46 15 11 20 -11
18
QPR 56 46 15 11 20 -11
19
Blackburn Rovers 53 46 14 11 21 -14
20
Sheffield Wednesday 53 46 15 8 23 -24
21
Plymouth Argyle 51 46 13 12 21 -11
22
Birmingham City 50 46 13 11 22 -15
23
Huddersfield 45 46 9 18 19 -29
24
Rotherham 27 46 5 12 29 -52

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