FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers Match Preview

Last updated : 08 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, the Whites have recorded 1 win, and Tranmere have 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 22 AugLeeds Utd.3 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 18 AprLeeds Utd.3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 06 DecTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 02 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 2Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Rovers have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded 7.

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Whites have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Tranmere are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 33 matches. Leeds are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 68 points from the 34 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.63126610
Leeds Utd.6141877

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Whites has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Tranmere. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs.7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3.
Leeds Utd.Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.