FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Coventry City fixture

Coventry City face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 26 of the 37 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2004, with Leeds Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Mon 03 JanCoventry City1 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 SepLeeds Utd.3 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2000/2001Wed 31 JanLeeds Utd.1 - 0Coventry CityPREM
2000/2001Sat 09 SepCoventry City0 - 0Leeds Utd.PREM
1999/2000Sun 05 MarLeeds Utd.3 - 0Coventry CityPREM
1999/2000Sat 11 SepCoventry City3 - 4Leeds Utd.PREM
1998/1999Sun 16 MayCoventry City2 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Whites score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Coventry City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Sky Blues have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 39 points from 23 games. Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.64029612
Coventry City63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Whites, as the Sky Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Coventry City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.