FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 30 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, O's have recorded 1 wins, and Cheltenham T. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 21 OctLeyton Orient2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 MarLeyton Orient1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 27 AugCheltenham T.1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2004/2005Fri 25 MarLeyton Orient2 - 3Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 14 AugCheltenham T.1 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 31 JanCheltenham T.1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 06 DecCheltenham T.3 - 1Leyton OrientFAC

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leyton Orient however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the O's, and 11 goals against.

Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 40 points from their 39 games thus far. Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 47 points from their 39 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6114494
Leyton Orient633013712

FootyMad's prediction ...

O's have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Whaddon Road with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Leyton Orient Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.