FM Preview: Leyton Orient v Walsall 28 Sep 2010

Last updated : 27 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Walsall fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Walsall at Matchroom Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, O's have recorded 15 wins, and Walsall have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with Leyton Orient running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 13 MarLeyton Orient2-0WalsallLGE1
2009/2010Sat 19 DecWalsall2 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Sat 21 MarLeyton Orient0 - 1WalsallLGE1
2008/2009Sat 06 SepWalsall0 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Tue 29 JanWalsall0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugLeyton Orient1 - 0WalsallLGE1
2004/2005Tue 30 NovLeyton Orient1 - 0WalsallASSM

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Saddlers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches. Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 6 points from their 8 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6303979
Walsall60066120

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that O's's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Walsall. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient 12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Walsall Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 6 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.