FM Preview: Nottingham Forest v Leeds United 29 Nov 2011

Last updated : 28 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Nottingham Forest v Leeds United fixture

Leeds United face a trip to Nottingham Forest at City Ground on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Whites have recorded 7 wins, and Nottingham Forest have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr Leeds Utd. 4 - 1 Nottm. Forest Championship
2010/2011 Sun 15 Aug Nottm. Forest 1-1 Leeds Utd. Championship
2007/2008 Tue 12 Feb Leeds Utd. 1 - 1 Nottm. Forest League One
2007/2008 Sat 25 Aug Nottm. Forest 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. League One
2004/2005 Wed 16 Mar Nottm. Forest 0 - 0 Leeds Utd. Championship
2004/2005 Sat 21 Aug Leeds Utd. 1 - 1 Nottm. Forest Championship
1998/1999 Sat 03 Apr Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Nottm. Forest Premiership

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

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leeds United however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Whites, and 12 goals against.

Nottingham Forest are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 18 matches.

Leeds United's total of 28 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Nottingham Forest 6 3 0 3 6 8 9
Leeds United 6 2 1 3 5 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Nottingham Forest. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Nottingham Forest 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 16 .
Leeds United 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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