The Football League Trophy action returns with the Peterborough vs Leyton Orient head-to-head on 2 September. People expect to see a one-sided affair in favour of the home side, as it’s been over a decade since Leyton last managed to get a win over this opponent, but we shouldn’t be quick to forget that Leyton have beaten Peterborough before.
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Peterborough vs Leyton prediction: Goal fiesta at ABAX Stadium
Key Stats
- Six of the last 10 Peterborough vs Leyton head-to-heads resulted in over 2.5 goals scored.
- Leyton Orient’s last victory over Peterborough came on 2 September 2014.
- Four of Leyton Orient’s last seven games also had over 2.5 total goals scored after 90 minutes of play.
Correct score prediction: Peterborough 2-1 Leyton
We expect to see a 2-1 Peterborough win on the 2nd day of September, as that’s what we saw in two of the last six meetings. We could’ve seen a 2-1 Peterborough win on 24 September 2024 as well, had it not been for Charlie Kelman’s 53rd-minute equaliser.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Close-call game at ABAX Stadium
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can see from the odds above, the expected winners are clearly Peterborough. The home side has a 41.7% chance of scooping the three points, with odds priced at 7/5 (2.40), but the visitors also have their chances at 17/10 (2.70). A draw also seems likely at 12/5 (3.40), as the odds suggest a 29.4% chance for a tie at ABAX Stadium.
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Most recent H2Hs: One-sided battle
Leyton Orient haven’t done well in their last couple of attempts to beat Peterborough.
England League 1 18/01/25
Peterborough
Leyton Orient
England League 1 24/09/24
Leyton Orient
Peterborough
England League 1 07/09/24
Leyton Orient
Peterborough
England League 1 01/04/24
Leyton Orient
Peterborough
England League 1 16/09/23
Peterborough
Leyton Orient
Peterborough team news and form: Can’t-miss chance for youngster
Coach Darren Ferguson has some issues to deal with as team captain Sam Hughes is injured and won’t take part in the match against Leyton. The same goes for veteran Tom Lees. This probably means that the manager will rely on youngster George Nevett among the starters.
Predicted lineup: Reyes (GK), Domelly, Okagbue, Nevett, Johnston, Collins, Lisbie, Lolos, Khela, Odoh & Lindgren
England League 1 03/05/25
L
Rotherham
2
Peterborough
1
England League 1 30/04/25
L
Mansfield
4
Peterborough
2
England League 1 26/04/25
D
Bolton
1
Peterborough
1
England League 1 21/04/25
D
Barnsley
1
Peterborough
1
England League 1 18/04/25
D
Stockport
1
Peterborough
1
Leyton team news and form: The O’s to do their best
Unlike his rival, coach Richie Wellens has all of his key players fit and ready for action this week. We expect to see the likes of Omar Beckles on the starting XI, as the manager himself will definitely need his main men at their lethal best.
Predicted lineup: Simkin (GK), Happe, Adaramola, Beckles, Craig, Bakinson, Mitchell, O’Neill, Moorhouse, Koroma & Connolly
England League 1 10/05/25
D
Stockport
2
Leyton Orient
2
England League 1 03/05/25
W
Huddersfield
1
Leyton Orient
4
England League 1 26/04/25
W
Wycombe
0
Leyton Orient
1
England League 1 21/04/25
W
Cambridge Utd
1
Leyton Orient
2
England League 1 18/04/25
W
Barnsley
3
Leyton Orient
4
Player to watch: Cian Hayes
Young Cian Hayes has his whole career ahead of him. At the age of 22, he already gathered a lot of experience under his belt. Take the 2024/25 Football League One campaign, for example. Hayes took part in 34 league games, scoring three times and providing two assists in the process.
Hayes hungry for more
The winger already opened his score tab for Peterborough this season. He and Bradley Ihioniven have scored one goal each, but we are sure Hayes’ lung-bursting runs down the wing will help him get some good goalscoring opportunities against Leyton.