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Last updated : 07 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, O's have recorded 6 wins, and Bury have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 09 OctLeyton Orient1 - 1BuryLGE2
2003/2004Sat 06 MarBury1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Sat 20 DecLeyton Orient2 - 0BuryLGE2
2002/2003Sat 15 FebBury0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Sat 02 NovLeyton Orient1 - 2BuryLGE2
1995/1996Sat 30 MarLeyton Orient0 - 2BuryLGE2
1995/1996Sat 07 OctBury2 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bury have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Shakers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the O's have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bury find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 31 points from their 25 matches. Leyton Orient lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 38 from their 26 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury6033373
Leyton Orient61329126

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Leyton Orient on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Bury. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bury Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Leyton Orient Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.