Leyton Orient vs Stockport County Prediction

It is now coming down to the final crucial moments in the EFL, including League One, as the promotion Playoffs draw closer. Leyton Orient will host Stockport County in the semi finals first leg. The game takes place on Saturday 10th May at Brisbane Road, and will be live to watch for UK viewers on Sky Sports.

Key Stats

Leyton Orient haven't lost in seven matches.

They have won their last six.

Stockport County haven't lost in eight matches.

However, they haven't kept a clean sheet in five.

Leyton Orient vs Stockport County Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Leyton Orient Preview

Leyton Orient have finished their season in strong form, having won their last six matches. However, despite their strong finish to the season, the London side narrowly scraped themselves into the playoff places, finishing in sixth place, just three points in front of Reading.

Queens Park Rangers loannee Charlie Kelman took the league by storm this season, scoring 21 goals across the division, whilst providing 5 assists. Tottenham Hotspur loannee Jamie Donley has also contributed to the success, assisting ten times and scoring eight.

Leyton Orient Predicted Lineup: Keeley; Cooper, Beckles, Edmonds-Green; Williams, Clare, Brown, Galbraith; Donley, Kelman, Agyei.

Stockport County Preview

Stockport County themselves also had a great season in League One, and finished off better than Leyton Orient did. Stockport finished in third, just five points away from the automatic promotion spots. Perhaps if it wasn't for the financial powerhouses Birmingham and Wrexham, then Stockport's championship status could already be confirmed.

At the start of the season, Louie Barry was firing the side to the championship, before being recalled by Parent Club Aston Villa. Kyle Wootton is now the one providing the goals, scoring eleven.

Stockport County Predicted Lineup: Addai; Touray, Pye, Hills, Connolly; Norwood, Moxon; Collar, Fevrier; Olaofe, Wootton.

Head-to-Head Stats

The two sides go into this game evenly matched from their meetings this season. Leyton Orient lost the most recent game between the two, with Stockport winning 1-0 away from home.

Orient did however thrash Stockport at the start of the season, winning 4-1. The pair haven't met much before, with both winning two a piece in recent history.

Betting Tips for Leyton Orient vs Stockport County

Going into this matchup, both teams are in strong form, having not lost in a few games. The result of this game means a lot, and both teams may not want to risk too much in this first game. Therefore, the result may be difficult to predict, but predicting both teams to score could be far easier as both teams will still want to try and get a lead going into the second leg.

Final Prediction

I think this first leg tie will be a cagey affair, with neither side wanting to play with freedom, and they will contain themselves. However, both sides can score goals, and will want to try and get a lead into the second leg. I think the game will be a 2-2 draw.