FM Preview: Leyton Orient v Plymouth Argyle 18 Dec 2010

Last updated : 17 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Leyton Orient play host to Plymouth Argyle at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, O's have recorded 12 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 9 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Leyton Orient was back in December 2001, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 16 MarPlymouth Arg.3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Sat 01 DecLeyton Orient0-0Plymouth Arg.LGE2
2000/2001Tue 10 AprLeyton Orient1 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 12 AugPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
1999/2000Mon 24 AprLeyton Orient3 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE2
1999/2000Sat 02 OctPlymouth Arg.5 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
1998/1999Tue 13 AprLeyton Orient4 - 3Plymouth Arg.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the O's, with 7 goals against.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Pilgrims's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 19 matches. Plymouth Arg. see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6330181012
Plymouth Arg.62046106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient may be coming up against a decent side in Plymouth Arg., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the O's. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.