FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 05 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Walsall at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, O's have recorded 9 wins, and Walsall have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, 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:
2007/2008Tue 29 JanWalsall0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugLeyton Orient1 - 0WalsallLGE1
2004/2005Tue 30 NovLeyton Orient1 - 0WalsallASSM
1989/1990Sat 27 JanLeyton Orient1 - 1WalsallLGE1
1989/1990Sat 09 SepWalsall1 - 3Leyton OrientLGE1
1984/1985Sat 23 FebWalsall4 - 2OrientLGE1
1984/1985Sat 03 NovOrient0 - 3WalsallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leyton Orient is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the O's have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall's total of 7 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall622212108
Leyton Orient62227108

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saddlers, as the O's have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Leyton Orient 4 games since last defeat.