FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Stoke City fixture

Stoke City face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 28 out of 43 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecStoke City0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Leeds Utd., Stoke City are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Potters have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 71 points from 39 games. Stoke City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 47 points from their 38 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6231879
Stoke City6213577

FootyMad's prediction ...

Potters are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Leeds Utd.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Stoke City Not won in previous 7 away matches.