FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Swansea City at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 39 games played, O's have recorded 10 wins, and Swansea City have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2007, when they played out a goalless 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:
2007/2008Sat 06 OctLeyton Orient0 - 5Swansea CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 03 MarSwansea City0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2006/2007Sat 26 AugLeyton Orient0 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 FebLeyton Orient3 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
2004/2005Tue 19 OctSwansea City1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Tue 24 FebSwansea City2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 11 OctLeyton Orient1 - 2Swansea CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Swans's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Leyton Orient's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Swansea City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 44 games giving them a return of 86 points. Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 57 points from their 44 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City6222988
Leyton Orient60152111

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Swansea City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Leyton Orient Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.