FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Leeds United fixture

Peterborough play host to Leeds United at London Road Ground at lunchtime on Saturday, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 2 of the previous 3 occasions.

The last time the two teams met at Peterborough was well over fifteen years ago, back in September 1988, with Leeds Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Posh in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1988/1989Wed 12 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 1PeterboroughLGEC
1988/1989Tue 27 SepPeterborough1-2Leeds Utd.LGEC
1985/1986Sat 04 JanPeterborough1 - 0Leeds Utd.FAC
1973/1974Sat 26 JanPeterborough1 - 4Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leeds Utd. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Whites pummel 15 goals, and let in 5.

Peterborough's 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 17 points from 8 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough622211118
Leeds Utd.660016618

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Posh of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Leeds Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Leeds Utd. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.