FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

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

Walsall prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Saddlers have recorded 14 wins, and Leyton Orient have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium 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 ...

Walsall are not exactly setting the world alight at Banks's Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Leyton Orient in this game. 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.