FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Leeds United fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Leeds United at Britannia Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Potters have recorded 21 wins, and Leeds Utd. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2005, with Leeds Utd. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Potters in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 22 JanStoke City0-1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 28 SepLeeds Utd.0 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
1997/1998Wed 15 OctStoke City1 - 3Leeds Utd.LGEC
1989/1990Sat 20 JanLeeds Utd.2 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 02 SepStoke City1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1988/1989Sat 29 AprStoke City2 - 3Leeds Utd.CHMP
1988/1989Sat 26 NovLeeds Utd.4 - 0Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Potters in those games, with 7 conceded.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Whites have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City's total of 37 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 42 points from 24 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City63031099
Leeds Utd.64028412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Potters. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 21 .
Leeds Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.