Leyton Orient vs Bradford

Leyton Orient are enjoying a solid spell with 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 outings. Their attacking output stands at 10 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 2 clean sheets in that period. Defensively, they have looked solid with multiple clean sheets, keeping 2 clean sheets in their last 5.

Switching attention to Bradford, their form tells a rather different story. Bradford will approach this game with the belief of a side that can beat anyone, after taking 9 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. With 5 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (0.8 per game). The head-to-head ledger leans heavily towards Leyton Orient, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. 6 recent meetings have produced 15 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be a reasonably lively fixture.

With both teams averaging over 2.0 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. This is a difficult one to call, with both sides evenly matched on recent form. The game could hinge on a single moment of quality or a defensive lapse.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (24%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the League Cup awaits.