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League One: Leyton Orient vs Rotherham – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One round 13 match between Leyton Orient and Rotherham and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Leyton Orient and Rotherham are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Tuesday at Gaughan Group Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.

Placed 20th in the table Leyton Orient have amassed eight points after 11 matches. On 14 points, Rotherham rank 16th with 11 matches played this season.

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Team form: Leyton Orient vs Rotherham

Leyton Orient Form

In their last three matches, Leyton Orient lost 0-1 against Exeter, 2-1 against Lincoln City and 1-0 against Northampton. Leyton Orient didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six League One games at the Gaughan Group Stadium. They have a record of two draws and four defeats, in which they conceded eight and scored four goals.

Rotherham Form

Rotherham have been inconsistent in their last three matches. They claimed a 2-1 win against Reading, before drawing 3-3 with Peterborough. This little streak came to an end, when Wrexham proved too strong in a 0-1 defeat for Rotherham. Rotherham only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League One. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by eight goals to six.

Betting stats for Leyton Orient and Rotherham

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Leyton Orient and Rotherham. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 8 of the last 10 Leyton Orient matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Leyton Orient home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Leyton Orient home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Leyton Orient matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Leyton Orient matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 27 of the last 29 Rotherham matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 27 of the last 29 Rotherham away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Rotherham away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Rotherham away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Rotherham away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

In-form players: Leyton Orient vs Rotherham

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Daniel Agyei, who is performing well for Leyton Orient. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League One outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Rotherham.The visitors will be looking to Sam Nombe to find the net once again, after managing three League One goals for Rotherham in recent matches.

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Full-time result

Leyton Orient won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Gaughan Group Stadium. They drew four and lost five as well, while Rotherham won one of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost six.

Both teams to score

Leyton Orient scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Rotherham only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Rotherham should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Tuesday, as Leyton Orient only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Rotherham claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Leyton Orient have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Rotherham.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Leyton Orient, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Rotherham played across all tournaments. They scored 1.5 times on average in the process.

Betting prediction: Leyton Orient vs Rotherham

To sum up, the upcoming match between Leyton Orient and Rotherham seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.

Leyton Orient vs Rotherham: Who wins the game?

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