FM Preview: Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United 23 Feb 2013

Last updated : 22 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United fixture

Leeds United travel to take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, Whites have recorded 15 wins, and Blackburn Rovers have come away with 17 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Blackburn Rovers was back in October 2005, over five years ago, with Blackburn Rovers running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 01 Sep Leeds Utd. 3 - 3 Blackburn R. Championship
2005/2006 Tue 25 Oct Blackburn R. 3-0 Leeds Utd. League Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Apr Blackburn R. 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 04 Oct Leeds Utd. 2 - 1 Blackburn R. Premiership
2002/2003 Sat 26 Apr Leeds Utd. 2 - 3 Blackburn R. Premiership
2002/2003 Sun 22 Sep Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Leeds Utd. Premiership
2001/2002 Sun 17 Mar Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Blackburn R. Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

Blackburn Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Rovers have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

In complete contrast to Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Whites have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blackburn Rovers's 44 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Leeds United's 45 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackburn Rovers 6 4 1 1 8 3 13
Leeds United 6 2 1 3 6 9 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the Whites have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackburn Rovers Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Leeds United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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