Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Leyton Orient will look to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Lincoln and Peterborough when they take on Cheltenham Town on Matchday 43. The O’s are nine point behind the playoffs places, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Defender Robert Hunt is pushing for a recall to the starting XI as well as Cyprus forward Ruel Sotiriou, who has netted ten goals so far this term.
The Robins, on the other hand, are eager to escape the relegation zone. Cheltenham Town, though, failed to impress in a 2-1 loss to Exeter, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the hosts. As for the visiting team, Wales defender Benjamin Williams should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last league match. In the first half of the season Leyton defeated Cheltenham 2-1.
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.