FM Preview: Leeds United v Watford 31 Mar 2012

Last updated : 30 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Leeds United v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Hornets have recorded 2 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in April 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Watford 1 - 1 Leeds Utd. Championship
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Leeds Utd. 2-2 Watford Championship
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Watford 0 - 1 Leeds Utd. Championship
2009/2010 Tue 25 Aug Leeds Utd. 2 - 1 Watford League Cup
2005/2006 Sun 21 May Leeds Utd. 0 - 3 Watford Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2)
2005/2006 Tue 14 Feb Leeds Utd. 2 - 1 Watford Championship
2005/2006 Sat 01 Oct Watford 0 - 0 Leeds Utd. Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Leeds United's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Whites have scored 9, a worringly large 17 have been leaked at the other end.

Watford's away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Hornets's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Leeds United's 57 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Watford see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 54 points from their 39 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Leeds United 6 2 2 2 7 9 8
Watford 6 4 2 0 10 5 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Hornets have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Elland Road with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Leeds United Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Watford Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.

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