FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, winning 12 and drawing 6 of the 19 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in April 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 25 NovPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 08 AprLeeds Utd.0 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Mon 02 JanPlymouth Arg.0 - 3Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 28 DecLeeds Utd.2 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 14 SepPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1989/1990Tue 10 AprPlymouth Arg.1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1989/1990Wed 01 NovLeeds Utd.2 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Plymouth is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Pilgrims have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 39 points from their 40 games thus far. Plymouth see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 52 points from their 40 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6222778
Plymouth Arg.61144134

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Plymouth Arg.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.