FootyMAD's Oxford United match preview

Last updated : 28 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Oxford United fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Oxford United at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, O's have recorded 5 wins, and Oxford Utd. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in August 2004, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2004/2005Mon 28 MarOxford Utd.2 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2
2004/2005Sat 21 AugLeyton Orient0-0Oxford Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 07 FebLeyton Orient1 - 0Oxford Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecOxford Utd.2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Tue 04 MarOxford Utd.0 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Tue 17 SepLeyton Orient1 - 2Oxford Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 06 AprOxford Utd.1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the O's in those games, with 7 conceded.

Oxford Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Leyton Orient are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 28 points from their 15 games. Oxford Utd.'s total of 22 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient642010414
Oxford Utd.6231329

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Oxford Utd. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the O's in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Oxford Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.