FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Walsall fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Walsall at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, O's have recorded 14 wins, and Walsall have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in August 2007, the O's carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2008/2009Sat 06 SepWalsall0 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The O's's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Saddlers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 37 matches. Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 51 points from their 38 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient640210712
Walsall6222798

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Leyton Orient only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Walsall Not won in previous 2 away matches.