FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 05 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Crewe Alex. face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 1 wins, and Leeds Utd. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebLeeds Utd.1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2007/2008Mon 14 JanCrewe Alex.0 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 AprLeeds Utd.1 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 01 NovCrewe Alex.1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 01 JanLeeds Utd.0 - 2Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 18 SepCrewe Alex.2 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
1993/1994Sat 08 JanLeeds Utd.3 - 1Crewe Alex.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Crewe Alex. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Railwaymen have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 5 points from their 4 games played so far, Crewe Alex. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 3 points from their 4 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.632114811
Crewe Alex.640211812

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Crewe Alex. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.