FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Leyton Orient fixture

Nottm. Forest play host to Leyton Orient at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Forest have recorded 12 wins, and Leyton Orient have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Nottm. Forest was back in September 1998, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Tue 22 SepNottm. Forest0-0Leyton OrientLGEC
1998/1999Tue 15 SepLeyton Orient1 - 5Nottm. ForestLGEC
1987/1988Sat 30 JanLeyton Orient1 - 2Nottm. ForestFAC
1976/1977Tue 29 MarNottm. Forest3 - 0OrientCHMP
1976/1977Sat 13 NovOrient0 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
1975/1976Sat 27 MarNottm. Forest1 - 0OrientCHMP
1975/1976Sat 06 DecOrient1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Forest have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Nottm. Forest, Leyton Orient are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the O's have hit 6 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Nottm. Forest are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 21 games giving them a return of 44 points. Leyton Orient are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 18 points from their 20 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest632112711
Leyton Orient6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Nottm. Forest fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Forest. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Leyton Orient Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.