FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Leyton Orient 01 Jan 2011

Last updated : 31 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Leyton Orient fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at Withdean Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, Seagulls have recorded 23 wins, and Leyton Orient have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Wed 01 SepBrighton & HA0-2Leyton OrientASSM
2009/2010Sat 06 FebLeyton Orient1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2009/2010Sat 26 DecBrighton & HA0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2009/2010Tue 06 OctLeyton Orient1 - 0Brighton & HAASSM
2008/2009Sat 07 MarLeyton Orient2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Tue 07 OctBrighton & HA2 - 2Leyton OrientASSM
2008/2009Sat 30 AugBrighton & HA0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 4 conceded.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the O's, and 7 goals against.

Brighton & HA are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 37 points. Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6141967
Leyton Orient6330181012

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Seagulls. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Drawn last 4 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leyton Orient Undefeated in last 5 away games.
9 games since last defeat.