FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Hereford United fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Hereford United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. The Whites lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Leeds and Hereford at was less than a year ago, in November 2007, with the Bulls inflicting a narrow 1-nil defeat upon the Whites in an F A Cup replay tie.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 20 NovLeeds Utd.0 - 1Hereford Utd.FAC
2007/2008Fri 09 NovHereford Utd.0 - 0Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Whites, with 9 goals against.

In complete contrast to Leeds, Hereford are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Bulls have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 14 points from 7 games. Hereford find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 7 games have yielded only 4 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.651017816
Hereford Utd.61146124

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's good news for Leeds fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Hereford Utd.Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.