FM Preview: Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United 30 Nov 2013

Last updated : 29 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United fixture

Blackburn Rovers prepare to entertain Leeds United at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Rovers have recorded 17 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ewood Park was less than a year ago, in February 2013, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 23 Feb Blackburn R. 0-0 Leeds Utd. Championship
2012/2013 Sat 01 Sep Leeds Utd. 3 - 3 Blackburn R. Championship
2005/2006 Tue 25 Oct Blackburn R. 3 - 0 Leeds Utd. League Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Apr Blackburn R. 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 04 Oct Leeds Utd. 2 - 1 Blackburn R. Premiership
2002/2003 Sat 26 Apr Leeds Utd. 2 - 3 Blackburn R. Premiership
2002/2003 Sun 22 Sep Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Leeds Utd. Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

Blackburn Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Rovers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Leeds United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Whites have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blackburn Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far,

Leeds United's total of 26 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackburn Rovers 6 1 2 3 4 8 5
Leeds United 6 2 2 2 15 9 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Rovers go into their game against Leeds United in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackburn Rovers Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leeds United 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.

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