FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Southend United fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Southend United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in October 2006, with Leeds  running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 MarSouthend Utd.1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 OctLeeds Utd.2 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 24 OctLeeds Utd.1 - 3Southend Utd.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 6 conceded.

Southend have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Shrimpers have hit 9 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 1 game has yielded 3 points but due to their points deduction they are on -12 points. Southend are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 match.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.63125510
Southend Utd.61059153

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds may be coming up against a decent side in Southend, but I do believe that it's going to result in a narrow home win for the Whites. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Southend Utd.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.