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Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Brentford fixture

Leyton Orient play host to Brentford at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, O's have recorded 7 wins, and Brentford have come away with 6 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Leyton Orient was back in November 1998, over five years ago, the O's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Sat 17 AprBrentford0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
1998/1999Sat 21 NovLeyton Orient2-1BrentfordLGE2
1994/1995Mon 17 AprLeyton Orient0 - 2BrentfordLGE1
1994/1995Mon 26 DecBrentford3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
1993/1994Tue 15 MarLeyton Orient1 - 1BrentfordLGE1
1993/1994Tue 14 SepBrentford0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
1991/1992Sat 28 DecLeyton Orient4 - 2BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The Bees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches. Brentford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 12 points from 6 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient62046126
Brentford624010810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brentford Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.