FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Colchester United fixture

Coventry City are ready to welcome Colchester United to Coventry Arena on Monday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, winning 7 and drawing 4 of the 12 games played.

The previous match played between the two at Coventry Arena was within the last three years, in January 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 03 FebColchester U.3 - 1Coventry CityFAC
2003/2004Sat 24 JanCoventry City1-1Colchester U.FAC
2002/2003Wed 11 SepCoventry City3 - 0Colchester U.LGEC
1963/1964Sat 25 AprCoventry City1 - 0Colchester U.LGE1
1963/1964Sat 19 OctColchester U.2 - 1Coventry CityLGE1
1962/1963Tue 26 FebCoventry City2 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
1962/1963Sat 25 AugColchester U.0 - 0Coventry CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 3 conceded.

In complete contrast to Coventry City, Colchester U. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 12 matches. Colchester U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 17 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City6204576
Colchester U.63218311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Coventry City are starting to turn Coventry Arena into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Colchester U. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.