FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 28 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leeds United v Liverpool fixture

Liverpool face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 20 of the 52 previous games, with the hosts winning just 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2002, with Liverpool inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Whites in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 25 OctLiverpool3 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sun 23 MarLiverpool3 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 19 OctLeeds Utd.0 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2001/2002Sun 03 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 4LiverpoolPREM
2001/2002Sat 13 OctLiverpool1 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
2000/2001Fri 13 AprLiverpool1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 27 JanLeeds Utd.0 - 2LiverpoolFAC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Whites have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Reds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Leeds Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 26 games have yielded only 21 points. Liverpool find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 38 points they have accumulated from 25 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.61146104
Liverpool6231759

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Reds of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Elland Road with Liverpool coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Liverpool Not won in previous 4 away matches.