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Last updated : 11 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Cambridge United fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Cambridge United at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, O's have recorded 8 wins, and Cambridge U. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2004, with Cambridge U. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the O's in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 02 NovCambridge U.0 - 2Leyton OrientAM
2004/2005Tue 10 AugCambridge U.1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 08 MayLeyton Orient0-1Cambridge U.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 29 NovCambridge U.1 - 4Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Tue 28 JanLeyton Orient1 - 1Cambridge U.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 24 AugCambridge U.2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
1998/1999Sat 20 FebLeyton Orient2 - 0Cambridge U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the O's in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Cambridge U. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the U's have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 49 points from their 36 games played so far, Cambridge U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 36 games have yielded only 27 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6213687
Cambridge U.6213787

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 Cambridge U.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Cambridge U. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.