FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Leeds United fixture

The Whites pack their bags to visit Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The previous match played between the two at Priestfield Stadium was more than three years ago, in August 2004,with the Gills carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 12 MarLeeds Utd.1 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2004/2005Tue 10 AugGillingham2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2002/2003Tue 04 FebLeeds Utd.2 - 1GillinghamFAC
2002/2003Sat 25 JanGillingham1 - 1Leeds Utd.FAC
1984/1985Wed 10 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 2GillinghamLGEC
1984/1985Tue 25 SepGillingham1 - 2Leeds Utd.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Leeds' away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Whites have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 7 matches. Leeds find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 7 matches due to their points deduction.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham62044136
Leeds Utd.650110415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds' decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Gillingham, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9.
Leeds Utd.9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.