Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Leyton Orient and Huddersfield Town square off against each other at Brisbane Road in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. Leyton are after their third consecutive win at home ground, but they face a tough challenge against the promotion-chasing visitors. As Ollie O’Neill misses out through suspension, we are not tempted to place our bets on the O’s.
The Terriers, on the other hand, are determined to stay in the playoffs berth, but beating Leyton on the road is easier said than accomplished. With both Matthew Pearson and Rhys Healey limping off with injuries in a 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic, we predict that Huddersfield and Leyton are going to share the spoils in the midweek clash. Both Michal Helik and Bojan Radulovic are expected to step up if needed. In their last meeting at the venue Huddersfield defeated Leyton 3-1.
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.