FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 07 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Leyton Orient fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pirates are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 11 of the 51 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in October 2008, the Pirates carving out a narrow 2-1 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 17 JanLeyton Orient1 - 2Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 11 OctBristol Rvs.2-1Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Sat 03 MayLeyton Orient3 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 27 NovBristol Rvs.3 - 3Leyton OrientFAC
2007/2008Sat 10 NovLeyton Orient1 - 1Bristol Rvs.FAC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 3Leyton OrientLGE1
2005/2006Tue 31 JanBristol Rvs.3 - 3Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 7 conceded.

Leyton Orient's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the O's, and 9 goals against.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.63031299
Leyton Orient6222898

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Leyton Orient is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Pirates in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Leyton Orient 8 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.