Stockport County vs Leyton Orient Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ League One - Round 7 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Edgeley Park (Stockport)

Stockport County takes on Leyton Orient in this League One Round 7 clash at Edgeley Park. Stockport County is currently ranked 5th in the standings with three wins and two draws from their first five matches. They have a goal difference of +7, having scored nine and conceded only two. At home, they have been solid, winning both matches and not conceding a single goal. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw against Crawley Town. Key players include Kyle Wootton, third in the assist rankings with two assists, Fraser Horsfall, a defensive anchor who has played every minute this season, and Louie Barry, who is among the top scorers with four goals.

Leyton Orient, on the other hand, is struggling and sits 22nd in the standings with one win and four losses. They have scored just three goals and conceded eight, giving them a goal difference of -5. Away from home, they have won one match but lost two, with a goal tally of one scored and four conceded. In their most recent match, Leyton Orient secured a 1-0 victory against Reading. Notable players for Leyton Orient include Thomas James, Jordan Brown, and Sean Clare, all key performers in recent matches.

In their previous five encounters, Stockport County won two matches, while Leyton Orient claimed three victories. Their most recent match in April 2023 saw Stockport County win convincingly, 3-0. Stockport's attack is more potent, with nine goals, while Leyton Orient has struggled offensively, scoring just three. Defensively, Stockport has been exceptional, conceding just two goals, the best defensive record in the league. Leyton Orient, on the other hand, has a more porous defense, having let in eight goals.

Where to watch Stockport County vs Leyton Orient?

📺 Link to watch Stockport County vs Leyton Orient Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Kyle Wootton (Stockport County): An important playmaker, third in assists with two this season.
• Louie Barry (Stockport County): A lethal forward with four goals, among the top scorers in League One.
• Thomas James (Leyton Orient): A key player in Leyton Orient’s defense, offering solid performances.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Stockport County is unbeaten in their last five matches.
• Leyton Orient has lost four of their last five matches.
• Stockport County has kept clean sheets in both home matches this season.

💡 Stockport County vs Leyton Orient Prediction

Stockport County enters this match as the clear favorite, with their strong defense and attacking capabilities outmatching Leyton Orient’s inconsistent form. Leyton Orient, despite a recent win, has struggled on the road and may find it difficult to penetrate Stockport’s solid defense. Expect Stockport to dominate the game, possibly securing a 2-0 or 3-0 victory.

Stockport County vs Leyton Orient Betting Tips

• Stockport County to win
• Over 2.5 goals
• Stockport County to keep a clean sheet