FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leeds United v Wigan Athletic fixture

Wigan Ath. face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road at lunchtime on Sunday, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
1986/1987Sat 14 MarWigan Ath.0 - 2Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Whites score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 1.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Leeds Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 18 points from their 14 matches. Wigan Ath. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 15 games giving them a return of 33 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6132346
Wigan Ath.642013414

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Latics of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Elland Road with Wigan Ath. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Wigan Ath. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.