The Analyst: Shrimpers v The O's

Last updated : 25 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Leyton Orient fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at Roots Hall on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 14 wins, and Leyton Orient have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 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:
2008/2009Tue 02 SepSouthend Utd.2-4Leyton OrientASSM
2007/2008Sat 02 FebLeyton Orient2 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 11 AugSouthend Utd.1 - 2Leyton OrientLGE1
2004/2005Fri 15 AprSouthend Utd.0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2004/2005Tue 07 DecLeyton Orient2 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 21 FebLeyton Orient2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 18 OctSouthend Utd.1 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Shrimpers have scored 4, a worringly large 7 have been leaked at the other end.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the O's have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend Utd.'s 10 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 7 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.620410166
Leyton Orient6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Southend Utd. only showing average form at home, the Analyst is expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw (What after 70 odd games, maybe, but unlikely with our two defences).

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Leyton OrientUndefeated in last 3 away games.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.