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Northampton vs Leyton Orient prediction, betting odds & free tips 02/01/2023

*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Northampton come into the game against Leyton Orient with their top three position at stake. This preview looks at the League Two game between the first and second placed teams at the Sixfields Stadium.

Northampton vs Leyton Orient – Free Predictions and Betting Tips

Northampton suffered a first defeat in six matches after being shaken off at home by Swindon Town in a match that finished as a 2-1 loss. Leyton Orient’s four-game winning streak came to an end with the goalless draw with second-placed Stevenage.

Draw

Northampton will be feeling quite hard after the recent loss to Swindon. Leyton Orient will be more than happy to pick up a point in this match. The team has a seven point advantage at the top and a victory for Northampton will only make the title race even more tense. Against a major title rival, Leyton Orient would prefer to avoid defeat. This game may finish as a stalemate. Leyton Orient’s last win over Northampton was in 2019.

Total goals under 2.5

The fixture has witnessed less than 2.5 goals in four out of the last five occasions. Leyton Orient have been defensively the best team in the League Two so far this season with only 12 goals conceded. Northampton might be only nine points behind but they have shipped twice the number of goals. This match may be dictated by Leyton Orient’s defensive approach.

Both teams to score – yes

There have been goals at both ends of the pitch in just two of the last five games between Leyton Orient and Northampton. The table leaders have been on a roll when it comes to clean sheets. They have managed four in the last five games but Northampton can be very hard to shake off at home.

Northampton vs Leyton Orient: Preview with Form Analysis and Team News

Northampton

The Sixfields Stadium is once again the setting for Northampton in the league as they look to avoid the pressure from Swindon and Carlisle while still trying to keep up the likes of Leyton Orient and Stevenage. Manager Jon Brady does not need to worry about any injury issues coming into the match, but Northampton’s overall form has been very mediocre.

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient were still able to maintain a decisive advantage at the top of the table courtesy of the draw with Stevenage. Coach Richie Wellens is likely to make it particular about keeping things tight at the back and not allowing Northampton more freedom in the fixture.

Best Free Stats and Odds for Placing Bets on Northampton vs Leyton Orient

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Head to Head

24/10/23

England League 1 League 1

Northampton

Northampton

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

2

2

15/10/22

England League 2 England

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Northampton

Northampton

0

0

23/04/22

England League 2 England

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Northampton

Northampton

2

4

27/11/21

England League 2 England

Northampton

Northampton

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

1

0

22/08/20

UK Friendlies UK

Northampton

Northampton

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

1

0

Last Five - Northampton

07/02/25

England League 1 League 1

Mansfield

Mansfield

Northampton

Northampton

0

1

W

01/02/25

England League 1 League 1

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Northampton

Northampton

2

3

W

28/01/25

England League 1 League 1

Bolton

Bolton

Northampton

Northampton

3

1

L

25/01/25

England League 1 League 1

Wycombe

Wycombe

Northampton

Northampton

0

0

D

18/01/25

England League 1 League 1

Lincoln City

Lincoln City

Northampton

Northampton

1

0

L

Last Five - Leyton Orient

01/02/25

England League 1 League 1

Stockport

Stockport

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

1

0

L

28/01/25

England League 1 League 1

Exeter

Exeter

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

2

6

W

25/01/25

England League 1 League 1

Reading

Reading

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

0

2

W

21/01/25

England EFL Trophy England

Stevenage

Stevenage

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

1

0

L

18/01/25

England League 1 League 1

Peterborough

Peterborough

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

0

0

D

Your top questions on the Northampton vs Leyton Orient game

Northampton vs Leyton Orient prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Sixfields Stadium

When will this match start? January 02, 2023 at 15:00 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Northampton


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