FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Nottingham Forest fixture

Leeds welcome Nottingham Forest to Elland Road on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, the Whites have recorded 19 wins, and Forest have come away with 10 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Elland Road was more than three years back, in August 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 25 AugNottm. Forest1 - 2Leeds Utd.LGE1
2004/2005Wed 16 MarNottm. Forest0 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 21 AugLeeds Utd.1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
1998/1999Sat 03 AprLeeds Utd.3 - 1Nottm. ForestPREM
1998/1999Sat 17 OctNottm. Forest1 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
1996/1997Sat 19 AprNottm. Forest1 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
1996/1997Sat 12 OctLeeds Utd.2 - 0Nottm. ForestPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Forest is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Forest have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Leeds lie just outside the play-off positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 45 points from their 31 games so far. Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 29 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6123365
Nottm. Forest6222968

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's a close one to call, but I think that the Whites reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Forest. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Nottm. ForestNot won in previous 6 away matches.