FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 20 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 19 of the 43 previous games, with the hosts winning just 17.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2005, with Leeds inflicting a narrow 4 - 3 defeat upon the Saints in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 18 NovLeeds Utd.0 - 3SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 19 NovSouthampton3 - 4Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctLeeds Utd.2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2003/2004Sat 17 JanSouthampton2 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
2003/2004Tue 26 AugLeeds Utd.0 - 0SouthamptonPREM
2002/2003Sat 19 AprSouthampton3 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 21 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 1SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three.The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The away form of Leeds is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Whites have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Southampton lie just outside the play-off positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 66 points from their 43 games so far. Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 45 points from their 43 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton62131387
Leeds Utd.63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
SouthamptonBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Leeds Utd.Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.