FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, O's have recorded 6 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 06 OctLeyton Orient1 - 0Brighton & HAASSM
2008/2009Sat 07 MarLeyton Orient2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Tue 07 OctBrighton & HA2 - 2Leyton OrientASSM
2008/2009Sat 30 AugBrighton & HA0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Sat 01 MarBrighton & HA1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Sat 17 NovLeyton Orient2 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Tue 13 FebLeyton Orient1 - 4Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Seagulls have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Leyton Orient is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the O's have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 20 points from their 22 games thus far. Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA62047126
Leyton Orient621310107

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Seagulls, as the O's have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leyton Orient Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.