Bristol City 1-0 Leicester

Recent form

Bristol City

Bristol City's recent form has been poor, with the team currently sitting in 14th position in the Championship. They have suffered a run of four consecutive defeats before managing a narrow 1-0 win against Swansea. However, their latest match ended in a 2-0 loss to West Brom. During this six-game period, Bristol City has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only 4 goals while conceding 9. The match against Ipswich stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, with Bristol City losing 3-2. Despite their recent struggles, the majority of their games (70%) have seen under 2.5 goals scored, indicating a tendency for low-scoring matches.

Leicester

Leicester City, currently sitting in 2nd place in the Championship with 82 points from 37 games, have had a mixed run of form in their last six matches. They have suffered three defeats, including a recent 4-2 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup, and a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United in the league. However, the Foxes have managed to secure two wins during this period, both with a 1-0 scoreline against Sunderland and Bournemouth, the latter being an FA Cup victory. Leicester also played out a high-scoring 2-2 draw against Hull City in the Championship. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 70% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams finding the net in 70% of those matches.

Recent home/away form

Bristol City

Bristol City's recent home form has been inconsistent, with their last six games at Ashton Gate yielding mixed results. They have suffered a run of three consecutive defeats, losing 1-0 to Cardiff, QPR, and Leeds United. However, they managed to secure a 3-1 victory against Southampton, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game compared to their other recent home fixtures. Bristol City's home matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 80% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. The team has kept two clean sheets during this period, highlighting their defensive resilience at times.

Leicester

Leicester's recent away form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. They have scored nine goals and conceded ten, resulting in a negative goal difference of -1. Leicester's away games have been high-scoring, with 70% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 70% of the games. They have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six away fixtures. Despite their inconsistent form, Leicester secured impressive back-to-back wins against Sunderland and Bournemouth before drawing against Hull City. However, their most recent away game ended in a 4-2 defeat against Chelsea in the FA Cup.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Bristol City and Leicester City indicate the following based on the provided sources:

- From 1993 until the latest information available, the two teams have met in 14 matches, with Bristol City winning 4 times, drawing twice, and Leicester City securing 8 victories.
- Up to the year 2024, the teams have played 8 games, scoring an average of 2.8 goals per match.
- As of the latest data available, Leicester City has won all three recent home league matches in a row and all five recent games across various competitions.
- Bristol City averages 1.4 home goals per match, while Leicester City averages 1.2 away goals per match when considering matches against other teams.
- In the 13 matches played between the two teams, Bristol City has won 4, Leicester City has won 7, and 2 matches ended in a draw. The average number of goals per match in these direct encounters is 2.54.
- In the 2024 season, Bristol City has scored an average of 1.71 goals per match, while Leicester City has scored an average of 2.00 goals per match.

Please note that these statistics are based on the information available as of the latest updates from the sources provided, and the numbers may change with future matches.