FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers Match Preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 3 of the previous 4 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in April 2009, with Leeds running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. LGE1
2008/2009 Sat 06 Dec Tranmere Rvs. 2 - 1 Leeds Utd. LGE1
2007/2008 Sat 02 Feb Leeds Utd. 0 - 2 Tranmere Rvs. LGE1
2007/2008 Sat 11 Aug Tranmere Rvs. 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. LGE1
2000/2001 Tue 31 Oct Tranmere Rvs. 3 - 2 Leeds Utd. LGEC
1991/1992 Tue 29 Oct Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. LGEC
1932/1933 Wed 01 Feb Leeds Utd. 4 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. FAC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Whites, with 3 goals against.

Tranmere have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Leeds are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 3 games. Tranmere find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Leeds Utd. 6 4 1 1 7 4 13
Tranmere Rvs. 6 2 2 2 10 7 8

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's good news for Leeds fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Unbeaten in the last 13 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4.
Tranmere Rvs. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.