FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 02 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Oldham Athletic fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, O's have recorded 11 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 MarLeyton Orient2-2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 14 OctOldham Ath.3 - 3Leyton OrientLGE1
2004/2005Sat 04 DecOldham Ath.4 - 0Leyton OrientFAC
1991/1992Wed 15 JanLeyton Orient4 - 2Oldham Ath.FAC
1991/1992Sat 04 JanOldham Ath.1 - 1Leyton OrientFAC
1985/1986Mon 06 JanOldham Ath.1 - 2OrientFAC
1981/1982Sat 15 MayOrient0 - 3Oldham Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While O's have scored 8, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Latics's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Leyton Orient are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 23 points from 13 games. Oldham Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient61147154
Oldham Ath.6033273

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient are not exactly setting the world alight at Matchroom Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Oldham Ath. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient 6 games since last home draw.
Oldham Ath. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.