FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. 57.14% of the past meetings have resulted in a defeat for Pirates.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, the Whites carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Fri 14 SepBristol Rvs.0 - 3Leeds Utd.LGE1
1971/1972Sat 15 JanLeeds Utd.4 - 1Bristol Rvs.FAC
1961/1962Sat 10 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 0Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1961/1962Sat 23 SepBristol Rvs.4 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
1960/1961Mon 29 AugBristol Rvs.4 - 4Leeds Utd.CHMP
1960/1961Wed 24 AugLeeds Utd.1 - 1Bristol Rvs.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 7 conceded.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pirates have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds Utd.'s 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Bristol Rvs. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 4 from their 3 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.631212710
Bristol Rvs.611410114

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Whites, as the Pirates have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. 6 games since last home draw.
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 3 away matches.