FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Bristol Rovers fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 52 games played, O's have recorded 21 wins, and Bristol Rvs. have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 27 NovBristol Rvs.3 - 3Leyton OrientFAC
2007/2008Sat 10 NovLeyton Orient1-1Bristol Rvs.FAC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 3Leyton OrientLGE1
2005/2006Tue 31 JanBristol Rvs.3 - 3Leyton OrientLGE2
2005/2006Sat 03 SepLeyton Orient2 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 25 JanLeyton Orient1 - 2Bristol Rvs.ASSM
2004/2005Sun 26 DecBristol Rvs.1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. O's have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Bristol Rvs.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 57 points from their 45 games played so far, Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 53 points from their 45 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient60153121
Bristol Rvs.6123475

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Matchroom Stadium for the O's and the Madmen are unable to see past Bristol Rvs. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.