FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 24 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leyton Orient v Boston United fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Boston United at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 2 of the previous 3 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 24 AprLeyton Orient1-3Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 15 NovBoston Utd.3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Sat 05 AprLeyton Orient3 - 2Boston Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 30 NovBoston Utd.0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
1967/1968Mon 15 JanOrient2 - 1Boston Utd.FAC
1967/1968Sat 06 JanBoston Utd.1 - 1OrientFAC

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The O's's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Boston Utd. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leyton Orient's total of 15 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Boston Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 13 from their 9 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6312111110
Boston Utd.6321141311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Leyton Orient, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Boston Utd. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.