FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 02 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Leeds play host to Tranmere Rovers at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Whites have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents.

The last time the two teams met at Elland Road was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1991, with Leeds running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Cup game.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 11 AugTranmere Rvs.1 - 2Leeds Utd.LGE1
2000/2001Tue 31 OctTranmere Rvs.3 - 2Leeds Utd.LGEC
1991/1992Tue 29 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGEC
1932/1933Wed 01 FebLeeds Utd.4 - 0Tranmere Rvs.FAC
1932/1933Sat 28 JanTranmere Rvs.0 - 0Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Whites, with just 4 against.

The away form of Tranmere is pretty poor, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Rovers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds' total of 44 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One. Tranmere lie just outside the play-off positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 43 from their 29 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6213667
Tranmere Rvs.6303579

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Tranmere is certainly an interesting one with me deciding it's going to end up with a victory for the Whites in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.No sequences of note
Tranmere Rvs.Won each of the previous 3 matches.