FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Leeds United 12 Feb 2013

Last updated : 11 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Middlesbrough v Leeds United fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Leeds United at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Boro have recorded 18 wins, and Leeds United have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 22 Dec Leeds Utd. 2 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2011/2012 Sun 11 Mar Middlesbrough 0-2 Leeds Utd. Championship
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Leeds Utd. 0 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2010/2011 Sat 01 Jan Leeds Utd. 1 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. Championship
2003/2004 Sat 31 Jan Leeds Utd. 0 - 3 Middlesbrough Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 30 Aug Middlesbrough 2 - 3 Leeds Utd. Premiership

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

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Leeds United is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Whites have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Middlesbrough's total of 47 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Leeds United's 42 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Middlesbrough 6 2 0 4 9 12 6
Leeds United 6 3 1 2 7 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Leeds United is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Boro in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Middlesbrough 13 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leeds United No win in the 2 most recent games.

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