FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 13 October 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, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Potters will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 28 and win only 5 of the 44 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 MarLeeds Utd.0 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Whites's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Stoke City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Potters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Leeds Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 10 matches. Stoke City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 10 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.62048126
Stoke City6042584

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Stoke City Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.