Burton vs Leyton Orient prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips. Get team news, probable XIs and standout betting angles ahead of kick-off.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Burton upon Trent, Pirelli Stadium |
Burton vs Leyton Orient at the Pirelli Stadium is about as even as a League One fixture gets, with both sides priced at 13/8 (Sporting Index for Burton, BetGoodWin for Orient).
Burton arrive on a five-game winless run, though the midweek goalless draw with Bradford City showed real steel. Gary Bowyer's side sit just below their visitors in the table, level on points.
Leyton Orient sit 12th. Richie Wellens' men have won just two of their last nine in all competitions, and a narrow midweek defeat at Reading did nothing to help.
Burton have won two of the previous meetings with Orient. The visitors have won one, and the rest finished level, so history offers little to split them either.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Form
Burton are five without a win, but they have stopped leaking, with the Bradford City stalemate making it back-to-back League One clean sheets. They also squeezed past Grimsby Town on penalties after a goalless draw in the EFL Trophy. Gbemi Arubi carries the threat, attempting 3+ shots in 3 of his last 3 League One outings.
Orient's form swings both ways. They beat Blackpool 2-0 at home, Will Forrester heading in and Dane Scarlett converting a penalty, before Paddy Lane's strike sank them at Reading despite plenty of pressure. Their league outings have been low on goals, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last 5 League One games.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Burton: T. Kalinauskas (Injured/out), F. Delap (Injured/out), G. Evans (Injured/doubtful), S. Krubally (Suspended)
Leyton Orient: S. Boniface (Injured/out), D. Mitchell (Injured/out), O. Dovin (Injured/out), J. Olowu (Injured/doubtful)
Burton
Sulyman Krubally is suspended after crossing the yellow card threshold, and George Evans is a major doubt after picking up an injury in midweek. T. Kalinauskas and F. Delap are also out injured. Gary Bowyer could recall Will Collar and Jason Sraha, which reshapes the Burton vs Leyton Orient lineups in the engine room and at the back.
Leyton Orient
Joseph Olowu picked up an injury on Wednesday night and is doubtful, with Phillip Chinedu set to replace him in the back three. Jaze Kabia made the bench against Reading and could return to the starting XI. D. Mitchell, S. Boniface and O. Dovin are all sidelined.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Predicted Lineup
Burton
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: C. Addai; J. Sraha, T. Sibbick, C. Tilt; H. Araujo, W. Collar, K. Chauke, R. B. Rodrigues; C. Vickers, C. Webster; G. Arubi
Leyton Orient
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: N. Baxter; A. Gilchrist, W. Forrester, P. Chinedu; J. Morris, A. Gilbert, I. E. Mizouni, F. Stevens; Y. Akhamrich, D. Scarlett; J. Kabia
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Burton vs Leyton Orient Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 3+ goals scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Burton and Leyton Orient in League One.
There have been 10+ shots on target in 7 of Leyton Orient's last 9 League One matches.
There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Burton's last 3 League One matches.
Idris El Mizouni has made 3+ tackles in 7 of his last 7 League One appearances.
Alex Gilbert has been carded in 3 of his last 5 League One appearances.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: A score draw. Our Burton vs Leyton Orient prediction comes down to how little separates them, with the hosts ahead only marginally on implied probability, and the draw at 11/4 (Skybet) is the standout in the Burton vs Leyton Orient betting odds. Burton struggle to defend down the wings and foul in dangerous areas, which plays into Orient's strength at attacking set pieces, while the visitors have their own problems defending dead balls and avoiding individual errors. Expect it to be messy, with goals at both ends.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects around three goals at the Pirelli Stadium. Burton have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Leyton Orient in all competitions, and the projected total sits just above the line. Back-to-back clean sheets or not, this fixture tends to open up.
Both teams to score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Each side is projected to net around 1.5 goals. The projections split the goals almost perfectly down the middle, which fits neatly with the goals pick above. Burton are without the suspended Sulyman Krubally and Orient have Joseph Olowu doubtful, so a clean sheet at either end looks hard to come by.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Bet Builder
Our Burton vs Leyton Orient bet builder tips stack three legs. Goals, corners and Leyton Orient or the draw make up the build.
Leg one is Over 2.5 Goals. Burton matches have cleared that line in 7 of their last 10, and the projected total backs it up.
Leg two is Over 11.5 Corners. Burton have hit that in each of their last 4 matches, a run built on width and a habit of attacking down the right.
Leg three is Leyton Orient or the draw. This selection has landed in 7 of the last 8 matches, and Burton's winless run makes opposing the hosts a sensible angle.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 17/2 and is as short as 15/2 elsewhere.
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Burton vs Leyton Orient Talking Points
Burton's home form is the obvious worry, with only one League One win at the Pirelli Stadium this season. Orient have a home FA Cup tie with Harborough Town to come, but the job in hand is arresting a poor run of results. Watch the dead-ball battle: Jaze Kabia has won 2+ fouls in 8 of his last 10 League One appearances, and Burton's habit of fouling in dangerous areas could hand Orient the set pieces they thrive on. That sits at the heart of our Burton vs Leyton Orient best bets, with goals at both ends the direct route.
Burton vs Leyton Orient Predictions FAQs
When is Burton vs Leyton Orient?
Burton vs Leyton Orient is scheduled for 15:00 UK time on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Where is Burton vs Leyton Orient being played?
Burton vs Leyton Orient is being played at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent.
What competition is Burton vs Leyton Orient in?
Burton vs Leyton Orient is an English League One match.
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