In a clash that will have a significant impact at the bottom of the table in League One, Leyton Orient will host Exeter City at Brisbane Road on Saturday afternoon.
The 20th-placed home side side have 17 points following their 4-1 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers last weekend, while the Grecians are in 19th place 17 points having drawn 1-1 with Wigan Athletic.
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Leyton Orient vs Exeter City prediction: Both struggling for goals this season
Key stats
- Leyton Orient have scored exactly one goal in each of their last five games.
- Exeter City have scored one or fewer goals in 13 of their 15 matches in League One.
- The hosts have conceded 27 goals in the league from 172 shots, while Exeter have conceded 15 times from 184 attempts.
Correct score prediction: Leyton Orient 1-1 Exeter City
Neither side have found it easy to generate chances in attack this season, and it would be surprising if the weekend's match was high scoring.
Given Leyton Orient and Exeter are both facing the threat of relegation this campaign, both are likely to play cautiously, so perhaps the two will settle for a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leyton Orient predicted to win by the bookmakers
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- HOME: 4/5 (1.8) – 55.6%
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- DRAW: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
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- AWAY: 3/1 (4) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Leyton Orient are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 55.6%, and the bookmakers have given the visitors just a 25% chance of claiming victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Even record between Saturday's contestants
Each side managed to win one of their two encounters against each other in 2024-25, with Leyton Orient winning 6-2 on the road in January, but they lost 1-0 at home in October 2024.
In each team's last five clashes, both have won twice and settled for one draw, though Exeter did win six of their prior nine games against Leyton Orient.
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Leyton Orient preview: Salvation in cup competitions
The hosts' defeat against Wycombe was their third loss in five league outings, a period in which they won twice, but they have triumphed in five of their past seven matches in all competitions.
The O's will have to contend with the absence of Rarmani Edmonds-Green in the heart of their backline, so expect Omar Beckles and Daniel Happe to start.
Predicted lineup: Cahill (GK), Craig, Beckles, Happe, James, Clare, Koroma, Abdulai, El Mizouni, Connolly & Ballard
Last five results:
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- Wycombe Wanderers 4-1 Leyton Orient
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- Tamworth 1-0 Leyton Orient
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- Leyton Orient 1-0 Aston Villa Under-21s
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- Leyton Orient 1-0 Lincoln City
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- Rotherham United 1-0 Leyton Orient
Exeter City preview: Improved resilience of late
Exeter have only experienced one loss in their last five matches in League One, winning on two occasions, and they have claimed victory in four of their past five in all competitions while avoiding defeat.
Attacker Sonny Cox will continue his absence due to a groin issue, and his injury could lead to starts for Reece Cole, Akeel Higgins and Jayden Wareham.
Predicted lineup: Whitworth (GK), Sweeney, Fitzwater, Turns, Niskanen, McMillian, Brierley, Andrew, Cole, Higgins & Wareham
Last five results:
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- Newport County 0-1 Exeter City
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- Exeter City 1-1 Wigan Athletic
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- FC Halifax 0-2 Exeter City
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- Exeter City 4-3 Arsenal Under-21s
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- Exeter City 2-0 Plymouth Argyle
Player to watch: Jayden Wareham
Exeter City forward Jayden Wareham is the club's leading scorer in all competitions, finding the back of the net five times in 16 games while also providing an assist.
The forward has scored in three of his last four matches for the club, netting two in his past four in the league.