Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Brisbane Road will host Saturday’s football game between Leyton Orient and Blackpool. The O’s survived Boreham Wood in their FA Cup opener and they are now on a quest to return to winning ways in the League One. Defender Jayden Sweeney serves a one-game ban, but there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team. The Seasiders, on the other hand, did well to beat Gillingham 2-0 in their FA Cup opener, but beating Leyton Orient on the road is easier said than done.
As the O’s are tough to beat at their Brisbane Road, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. You should know that under 2.5 goals have been netted in three of the previous five meetings between the two sides in all competitions. Experienced attacker Jordan Rhodes should start from the bench after making a start in the EFL Trophy defeat to Liverpool U21.
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.