FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Milton Keynes Dons v Leyton Orient fixture

Milton Keynes play host to Leyton Orient at Stadium:MK on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by The Dons.

The last time the two teams met at Milton Keynes was amazingly over twenty years ago, in November 1983, the The Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 28 OctLeyton Orient1 - 2Milton KeynesLGE1
1983/1984Sat 04 FebOrient2 - 6WimbledonLGE1
1983/1984Sat 19 NovWimbledon2-1OrientFAC
1983/1984Sat 01 OctWimbledon2 - 2OrientLGE1
1979/1980Tue 04 SepWimbledon2 - 2OrientLGEC
1979/1980Wed 29 AugOrient2 - 2WimbledonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Milton Keynes Dons have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Dons in those games, with 6 conceded.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the O's have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Milton Keynes are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 51 points from the 26 games they have played so far. Leyton Orient are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 23 points from their 27 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Milton Keynes632110611
Leyton Orient60154131

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Milton Keynes are not exactly setting the world alight at Stadium:MK in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Milton Keynes Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Leyton Orient Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 10 most recent games.