FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Leeds United fixture

Leeds travel to take on Peterborough United at London Road at lunchtime on Saturday, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having come through the challenge on 2 of the previous 3 occasions.

The last time the two teams met at Peterborough was well over fifteen years ago, back in September 1988, with Leeds inflicting a narrow 2-1 defeat upon the Posh in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1988/1989Wed 12 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 1PeterboroughLGEC
1988/1989Tue 27 SepPeterborough1 - 2Leeds Utd.LGEC
1985/1986Sat 04 JanPeterborough1 - 0Leeds Utd.FAC
1973/1974Sat 26 JanPeterborough1 - 4Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leeds however is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing one. Those games have seen the Whites pummel 15 goals, and let in just 5.

Peterborough's 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Leeds are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 17 points from 8 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough622211118
Leeds Utd.660016618

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
PeterboroughUnbeaten run of 4 matches.
Leeds Utd.Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.