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League One: Leyton Orient vs Stevenage – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One round 10 match between Leyton Orient and Stevenage and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Stevenage come to BetWright Stadium for the League One match this coming Saturday, Leyton Orient will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Stevenage are chasing the lead in the League One after collecting 19 points in eight rounds, Leyton Orient trail by 11 points after nine rounds, leaving them as number 14 in the table.

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Form: Leyton Orient vs Stevenage

Leyton Orient Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Leyton Orient beat Port Vale 2-3, followed by a 1-1 draw against Bolton. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 2-1 defeat against Reading. Leyton Orient only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League One matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored eight and conceded six goals.

Stevenage Form

Stevenage are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Wycombe by 1-0. This was followed by a 1-1 with Mansfield and a 2-1 win against Exeter. Stevenage managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding six times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats and facts for Leyton Orient and Stevenage

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Leyton Orient and Stevenage. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 5 of the last 6 Leyton Orient home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Leyton Orient home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Leyton Orient matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Leyton Orient home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Leyton Orient matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Stevenage away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Stevenage matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Stevenage have won 5 of the last 7 matches in the League One while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 7 Stevenage matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Stevenage matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players in form: Leyton Orient vs Stevenage

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Josh Koroma, 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 Stevenage.The visitors will be looking to Jamie Reid to find the net once again, after managing two League One goals for Stevenage in recent matches.

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Full-time result

Leyton Orient won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at BetWright Stadium. They drew five and lost two as well, while Stevenage won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four.

Both teams to score

Leyton Orient scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Curiously, Stevenage only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Stevenage should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Leyton Orient only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Stevenage claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Leyton Orient’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Stevenage played across all tournaments. They scored 1.8 times on average in the process.