FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hull City v Leyton Orient fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at The KC Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tigers are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 7 of the 44 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was just last season, in August 2002, 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:
2003/2004Tue 16 SepLeyton Orient1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2002/2003Sat 18 JanLeyton Orient2 - 0Hull CityLD3
2002/2003Sat 31 AugHull City1-1Leyton OrientLD3
2001/2002Sat 23 MarLeyton Orient0 - 0Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Tue 23 OctHull City1 - 1Leyton OrientLD3
2000/2001Wed 16 MayLeyton Orient2 - 0Hull CityD3P
2000/2001Sun 13 MayHull City1 - 0Leyton OrientD3P

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Tigers, with 6 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hull City, Leyton Orient are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the O's have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 66 points from their 35 games. Leyton Orient's 47 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6213577
Leyton Orient6132676

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hull City9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Leyton OrientNot won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.