FootyMAD's Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Sunderland fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Sunderland at Elland Road on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 9 of the 43 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was two seasons ago, in September 2004, with Sunderland inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Whites in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 26 DecSunderland2 - 3Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Fri 24 SepLeeds Utd.0 - 1SunderlandCHMP
2002/2003Thu 26 DecSunderland1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
2002/2003Wed28AugLeeds Utd.0 - 1SunderlandPREM
2001/2002Sun 07 AprLeeds Utd.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2001/2002Sun 18 NovSunderland2 - 0Leeds Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 31 MarSunderland0 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM

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, 4 to 3.

The away form of Sunderland is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the the Black Cats have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 6 matches. Sunderland are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6213457
Sunderland62047106

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 Sunderland. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Sunderland7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.