FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Leyton Orient at Matchroom Stadium on Monday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Robins will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 01 NovLeyton Orient1 - 3Bristol CityASSM
2006/2007Tue 12 SepBristol City2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2001/2002Sat 17 NovBristol City0 - 1Leyton OrientFAC
1989/1990Sat 21 AprLeyton Orient1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1989/1990Sat 16 DecBristol City2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
1984/1985Sat 09 FebOrient0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1984/1985Sat 22 SepBristol City3 - 2OrientLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 25 matches. Bristol City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 45 points from 25 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient6222988
Bristol City63309612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Matchroom Stadium with Bristol City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bristol City Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
12 games since last defeat.