FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 04 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Port Vale fixture

Leeds play host to Port Vale at Elland Road on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, winning 7 and drawing 3 of the 11 games played.

The last time the two teams met at Leeds was back in December 1999, over five years ago, with the Whites running out comfortable 2-0 winners in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Sun 12 DecLeeds Utd.2 - 0Port ValeFAC
1995/1996Tue 27 FebPort Vale1 - 2Leeds Utd.FAC
1995/1996Wed 21 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 0Port ValeFAC
1989/1990Wed 07 MarLeeds Utd.0 - 0Port ValeCHMP
1989/1990Sat 30 SepPort Vale0 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
1955/1956Sat 21 JanLeeds Utd.1 - 1Port ValeCHMP
1955/1956Sat 17 SepPort Vale2 - 0Leeds Utd.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 7.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Valiants have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds' total of 26 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One. Port Vale find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 17 games have yielded only 12 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6213667
Port Vale6123695

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Leeds are not exactly setting the world alight at Elland Road in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Port ValeNo win in the 3 most recent games.