Northampton face Leyton Orient in a match affected by key absence, with Northampton’s striker Vale banned following his red card in their recent 4-0 loss to Lincoln. Despite this setback, we predict a 3-1 home win as Leyton do not seem to be at their sharpest. Northampton’s recent form is mixed, with results like DWWDL, averaging 1.10 points per game overall, and a home record that is slightly better. The Cobblers score around 1.30 goals per game and have struggled defensively at times.
Leyton Orient’s form has been poor, with a run of LLLDL, averaging just 0.50 points per game, and they have the worst away record, winning only once and scoring just 0.20 goals per away match. Historically, Northampton has a slight edge in head-to-heads, with 4 wins in 15 matches. The game is likely to feature goals, with over 1.5 goals being a sure betting tip.
Taking everything into account, our predictions lean roeard Northampton to win, BTTS Yes, and Over 2.5 goals.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Northampton vs Leyton Orient prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Northampton 3 - 1 Leyton Orient
Northampton vs Leyton Orient Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 2500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 107 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Dominic Ballard @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Dominic Ballard @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Northampton +0.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Northampton +1 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -175 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Northampton to Win @ 110 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Northampton to Win/Northampton to Win @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Leyton Orient - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferNorthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwdl | 1.10 |
| Home | wllw | 1.50 |
| Away | ldwdl | 0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.75 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 2.00 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.68 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.74 | 1.19 | 2.11 |
Leyton Orient Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldl | 0.50 |
| Home | ldwll | 0.80 |
| Away | lllld | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Expected Goals | 1.15 | 1.31 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.24 | 1.56 |
Northampton vs Leyton Orient Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Northampton (47%)
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Leyton Orient (27%)
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