FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 30 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Leeds United fixture

Walsall prepare to entertain Leeds United at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Though past meetings have resulted in more draws than losses for Saddlers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was just last season, in December 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 25 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 0WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 22 MarLeeds Utd.2 - 0WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 15 DecWalsall1-1Leeds Utd.LGE1
1994/1995Tue 17 JanLeeds Utd.5 - 2WalsallFAC
1994/1995Sat 07 JanWalsall1 - 1Leeds Utd.FAC
1988/1989Mon 01 MayLeeds Utd.1 - 0WalsallCHMP
1988/1989Sat 03 DecWalsall0 - 3Leeds Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Saddlers have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Whites's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 32 points from their 26 games played so far, Leeds Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 45 from their 27 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall6123575
Leeds Utd.641111513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Saddlers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Leeds Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Leeds Utd. 16 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.