Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Leyton Orient
Match Time & Date:
04/01/2025
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Shrewsbury
High-flying Leyton Orient will try to extend their winning run to five games when they host Shrewsbury Town to their Brisbane Road on Saturday afternoon. The O’s look unstoppable at the start of 2025, but manager Richie Wellens must warn his men against complacency. Daniel Agyei limped off with injury in a 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers, with fellow attacker Charlie Kelman being ready to replace him in the starting line-up.
The Shrews, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous four League One games, but given their poor away record in the 2024/2025 season, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the in-form hosts. In their last meeting in the League One, Shrewsbury Town defeated Leyton Orient 3-0, meaning that the O’s are hungry for revenge. Talented forward Tom Bloxham is rated doubtful for the visiting side after limping off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Blackpool.
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.
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