Saturday’s clash at the Matchroom Stadium throws together Leyton Orient and Exeter City, both desperate for a League One boost as the 2025/26 campaign heads towards its winter grind. The 15:00 kick-off sees two sides locked on points, and below you can find our match preview and best bets for the occasion.
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Best Bets & Predictions
Based on recent stats and sharp head-to-head swings, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Leyton Orient getting the win, given their superior attacking numbers and the home advantage.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Orient to Win | 19/25 @ Bet365 (56.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backing because Orient average 1.5 goals per game, Exeter struggle for firepower. |
| Aaron Connolly to Score Anytime | 7/5 @ Bet365 (41.7%) | ⭐⭐ | Backing because Orient spread goals around; Connolly offers best individual value. |
Our approach: Start with Leyton Orient to win, add Both Teams to Score or Over 2.5 for accumulator potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: Both teams are locked on 17 points from 15 games, but their strengths are polar opposites. Leyton Orient score freely but defend poorly, while Exeter City keep it tight but lack cutting edge in attack. Here’s how the standings look among the bottom half contenders:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport County | 1 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 28 |
| Exeter City | 19 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 17 |
| Leyton Orient | 20 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 17 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Aaron Connolly (Leyton Orient) – Best-priced anytime scorer at 7/5 @ Bet365. His movement and recent form make him Orient’s top threat up front. No Orient or Exeter player is among the league’s top three goal scorers, suggesting goals are shared across the squad.
- Josh Koroma (Leyton Orient) – Priced at 8/5 anytime @ Bet365, his pace and shot output (part of an Orient attack who averaging 12 shots per game at 41% accuracy) make him a danger.
- Dominic Ballard (Leyton Orient) – Priced at 11/2 first scorer @ Bet365, Ballard is another livewire in a front line that relies on collective threat rather than one prolific marksman.
Exeter City lack an individual attacking standout, but their defensive unit as a whole has been highly effective, conceding only 15 in 15 matches.
Head-to-Head
The last 11 meetings between Leyton Orient and Exeter City have been tightly contested, with Exeter holding a marginal edge (4 wins to Orient’s 3, 4 draws). The fixture has produced goals and the occasional blowout—Orient’s 6-2 win last season remains fresh in the memory.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 28/01/25 | Exeter City 2-6 Leyton Orient | League One |
| 01/10/24 | Leyton Orient 0-1 Exeter City | League One |
| 09/04/24 | Leyton Orient 2-2 Exeter City | League One |
| 09/09/23 | Exeter City 1-2 Leyton Orient | League One |
| 08/02/22 | Exeter City 1-0 Leyton Orient | League Two |
Conclusion
Will Leyton Orient’s firepower finally lift them clear of Exeter City’s defensive wall, or can the Grecians frustrate Orient and snatch an away point? Given the stats, home advantage and recent trends, our top selection is backing Leyton Orient to win at 19/25 @ Bet365 (56.8%).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
