History of the Leeds United v Watford fixture
Watford face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 9 games played, Hornets have recorded 3 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 4 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in November 2012, where Watford annihilated the Hornets 1-6 in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 04 May | Watford | 1 - 2 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 10 Nov | Leeds Utd. | 1-6 | Watford | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Leeds Utd. | 0 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Watford | 1 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Watford | 0 - 1 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 25 Aug | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 1 | Watford | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leeds United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 5 conceded.
Watford have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Hornets, and 13 goals against.
Leeds United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Skybet Championship, picking up 29 points from their 18 games so far.
Watford's 24 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8 |
| Watford | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Hornets to come away from it with a creditable draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leeds United | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Watford | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 7 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here