FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 06 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Leeds United fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Leeds United at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Pirates have recorded 3 wins, and Leeds Utd. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in September 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners 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:
2008/2009Sat 30 AugLeeds Utd.2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 5 conceded.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 43 points from their 32 games played so far, Leeds Utd.'s total of 55 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63128310
Leeds Utd.63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol Rvs. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 4 games since last home draw.
Leeds Utd. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.