FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 28 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA pack their bags to visit Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seagulls will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 8 occasions, and draw 4, from the 13 games played.

The previous match played between the two at Elland Road was within the last three years, in September 2005, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 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:
2007/2008Sat 20 OctBrighton & HA0 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 14 JanBrighton & HA2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 SepLeeds Utd.3 - 3Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Sat 29 JanLeeds Utd.1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 OctBrighton & HA1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 21 AprBrighton & HA2 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 16 DecLeeds Utd.3 - 0Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Brighton & HA is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Seagulls have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 57 points from their 38 games so far. Brighton & HA's total of 59 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.632110611
Brighton & HA63126610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Elland Road with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Brighton & HA Not won in previous 2 away matches.