Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Leyton Orient and Barnsley take on each other at Brisbane Road in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The O’s aim to build on back-to-back wins over Reading and Carlisle United, but they face a tough challenge against the promotion hopefuls. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Cyprus forward Ruel Sotirious, who scored the winner against the Cumbrians at the weekend.
The Tykes, on the other hand, are eyeing their third consecutive league win as well, but beating Leyton on the road is easier said than accomplished. A close encounter is on the horizon at Brisbane Road and we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. As for the away team, John McAtee is pushing for a start after finding the net as a substitute in a 1-0 win over Exeter. In their last meeting in the League One the two sides played out a goalless draw.
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.