Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Brisbane Road will be packed when Leyton Orient and Derby County square off against each other in the FA Cup round 3. The O’s are on a five-game winning run in the League One and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. It has to be noted, though, that Ollie O’Neill is a major doubt after suffering an injury in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town at the weekend.
The Rams, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form in the Championship, with the team losing each of their last three league games. Given Derby County’s defensive struggles, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the in-form hosts. In their last meeting in a competitive match, Derby County defeated Leyton Orient 3-0, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge. The likes of David Ozoh, Ryan Nyambe, and Eiran Cashin should miss out with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Team (Leyton Orient):
Leyton Orient are the League Two side that welcome their rivals at Brisbane Road. The stadium, which was built and opened in 1937, can hold up to 9,271 people. When playing at Brisbane Road, the O’s wear red shirts and red shorts, while the colour of their away kit is blue.
Southend United are regarded as the club’s main rivals, with the two teams facing each other in the A13 derby. Leyton Orient have the rivalries with the likes of West Ham United, Millwall, Brentford, Dag & Red, and Barnet as well. The O’s registered their biggest win on November 12, 1955 as they crushed Crystal Palace 8-0.
Speaking of the club’s heaviest defeat, Leyton Orient were beaten by Aston Villa 8-0 in the FA Cup round 4 on January 30, 1929. Leyton Orient have four London Challenge Cup trophies (1912, 1972, 1973, and 1993), with the team clinching the Dubonnet Cup title in 1911.