FM Preview: Leyton Orient v Hartlepool United 16 Oct 2010

Last updated : 15 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Hartlepool United fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The O's are clearly on top, winning 52.63% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 03 AprLeyton Orient1-3Hartlepool U.LGE1
2009/2010Sat 14 NovHartlepool U.1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Sat 21 FebHartlepool U.0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Sat 01 NovLeyton Orient1 - 0Hartlepool U.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 29 DecHartlepool U.1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Sat 22 SepLeyton Orient2 - 4Hartlepool U.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 12 AprHartlepool U.4 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Hartlepool U. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Pools's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 3 goals for and 1 against.

Leyton Orient are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 9 points from their 11 games thus far. Hartlepool U. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 11 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6132456
Hartlepool U.64116513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the O's of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Hartlepool U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Hartlepool U. Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.