Manchester City v Swansea City Match Preview

Last updated : 26 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester City v Swansea City fixture

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Eastlands was just last season, in August 2011, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2011/2012 Sun 11 Mar Swansea City 1 - 0 Man. City Premier League
2011/2012 Mon 15 Aug Man. City 4-0 Swansea City Premier League
1983/1984 Sat 07 Apr Swansea City 0 - 2 Man. City Second Division
1983/1984 Sat 08 Oct Man. City 2 - 1 Swansea City Second Division
1982/1983 Sat 12 Mar Swansea City 4 - 1 Man. City First Division
1982/1983 Sat 30 Oct Man. City 2 - 1 Swansea City First Division
1981/1982 Sat 17 Apr Swansea City 2 - 0 Man. City First Division

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Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 9 conceded.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Manchester City's total of 18 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Swansea City's 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Manchester City 6 3 1 2 11 10 10
Swansea City 6 2 1 3 7 12 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Manchester City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Manchester City Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Swansea City 6 games since last away draw.

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