This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leyton Orient at 13:00 on Saturday, 26th December 2009 in the League One.
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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 46 games played, Seagulls have recorded 23 wins, and Leyton Orient have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in October 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Tue 06 Oct | Leyton Orient | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | ASSM |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 07 Mar | Leyton Orient | 2 - 1 | Brighton & HA | LGE1 |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 07 Oct | Brighton & HA | 2-2 | Leyton Orient | ASSM |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 30 Aug | Brighton & HA | 0 - 0 | Leyton Orient | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Mar | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Leyton Orient | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 17 Nov | Leyton Orient | 2 - 2 | Brighton & HA | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 13 Feb | Leyton Orient | 1 - 4 | Brighton & HA | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Seagulls have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Leyton Orient is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the O's have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 20 points from their 22 games thus far. Leyton Orient are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 22 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Brighton & HA | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
| Leyton Orient | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Brighton & HA are not exactly setting the world alight at Withdean 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: | |
| Brighton & HA | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Leyton Orient | Not won in previous 6 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
