FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 06 May 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leyton Orient v Mansfield Town fixture

Mansfield Town face a trip to Leyton Orient at Matchroom Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 14 out of 21 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2004, with Leyton Orient running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 27 NovMansfield Town0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanLeyton Orient3 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 16 AugMansfield Town1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Tue 19 MarLeyton Orient2 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2001/2002Fri 05 OctMansfield Town3 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2
2000/2001Sat 21 AprMansfield Town2 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2000/2001Sat 04 NovLeyton Orient2 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the O's in those games, with 7 conceded.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Stags's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 60 points from their 45 games played so far, Mansfield Town's 60 points from 45 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leyton Orient631210910
Mansfield Town6312121210

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Mansfield Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Matchroom Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leyton Orient 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Mansfield Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.