FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, O's have recorded 2 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovLeyton Orient2 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2009/2010Tue 17 NovLeyton Orient0 - 1Tranmere Rvs.FAC
2009/2010Sat 07 NovTranmere Rvs.1 - 1Leyton OrientFAC
2008/2009Sat 07 FebTranmere Rvs.0 - 0Leyton OrientLGE1
2008/2009Sat 18 OctLeyton Orient0 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 09 FebTranmere Rvs.1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2007/2008Tue 08 JanLeyton Orient3 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The O's's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 30 points from their 30 games thus far. Leyton Orient see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 36 points from their 30 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6222558
Leyton Orient633012412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the O's out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Tranmere Rvs.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. 4 games since last home draw.
Leyton Orient Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.