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Walsall prepare to entertain Leeds United at Banks's Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2009, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 31 Jan | Walsall | 1-0 | Leeds Utd. | LGE1 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 25 Oct | Leeds Utd. | 3 - 0 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Mar | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 0 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Dec | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1994/1995 | Tue 17 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 5 - 2 | Walsall | FAC |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 07 Jan | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | FAC |
| 1988/1989 | Mon 01 May | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 0 | Walsall | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Walsall's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Leeds Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Whites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.
Walsall's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 6 points from 2 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Leeds Utd. | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Banks's Stadium for the Saddlers and the Madmen are unable to see past Leeds Utd. claiming victory in a close match.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Walsall | Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Leeds Utd. | 6 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |