FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Reading fixture

Reading face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 6 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2005, with Leeds Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 29 OctReading1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 FebLeeds Utd.3 - 1ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctReading1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1997/1998Tue 18 NovLeeds Utd.2 - 3ReadingLGEC
1995/1996Wed 10 JanLeeds Utd.2 - 1ReadingLGEC
1987/1988Sat 12 DecReading0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1987/1988Sat 22 AugLeeds Utd.0 - 0ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Royals, and 2 goals against.

Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 73 points from 42 games. Reading are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 42 games giving them a return of 98 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6042354
Reading633015412

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Royals has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Leeds Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Reading Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.