FootyMAD's Rochdale match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Rochdale fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Rochdale at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 11 of the 15 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was less than a year ago, in August 2004, the O's carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2004/2005Sat 09 AprRochdale2 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2004/2005Mon 30 AugLeyton Orient2-1RochdaleLGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 AprRochdale3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 01 NovLeyton Orient2 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2002/2003Tue 25 FebLeyton Orient0 - 1RochdaleLGE2
2002/2003Sat 10 AugRochdale1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Sat 30 MarRochdale3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the O's in those games, with 8 conceded.

Rochdale have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Leyton Orient are leading the way in the Coca Cola League Two, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points. Rochdale see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient650111615
Rochdale6231959

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient may be coming up against a decent side in Rochdale, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the O's. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Rochdale Undefeated in last 4 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.