Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 8/13
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who will be looking to make it consecutive EFL Trophy victories on Tuesday night, Leyton Orient will welcome Crawley to Brisbane Road.
Leyton Orient
Starting with the hosts, while Leyton Orient might have opened up the new campaign pencilled in as a standout contender to claim another play-off ticket, Richie Wellens’ camp have shown a string of issues this time around. Despite getting their EFL trophy adventure underway with a 3-1 win away at Peterborough on September 2nd, it appears that was just a minor boost for the O’s. Last seen over the weekend eventually falling to what was a dramatic 4-3 defeat away at Cardiff, the former Salford boss could find some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Signing off September with a 3-2 loss at home against Stevenage, Leyton Orient have lost their previous three straight League One appearances by an aggregate score of 9-6. Continuing to show some major defensive struggles this year, Wellens’ men are desperately seeking a much-needed boost here.
Leyton Orient Team News
All still dealing with respective knee injuries, Leyton Orient will once again be without the trio of Theo Archibald, Jordan Graham and young midfielder Zech Obiero on Tuesday night. Likewise, not featuring over the past few weeks, former Tottenham starlet Michael Craig remains a major doubt.
Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at Cardiff over the weekend and now registering consecutive goals, ex-Brighton star Aaron Connolly will be looking to extend on his recent flurry. Arriving from Exeter on a free transfer over the summer, Demetri Mitchell could be handed a full recall.
Crawley Town
As for the visitors, losing their League One status with a whimper last season, Crawley have found themselves at the heart of a public nightmare. Last seen over the weekend putting in another worrying performance as they fell to a routine 3-1 loss away at Cambridge, Scott Lindsey appears to have a real job on his hands. Coming under even more scrutiny last month as they fell to a 4-0 drumming against Notts County, the Red Devils have lost their previous three consecutive League Two showdowns by an aggregate score of 9-2. Much like Tuesday’s hosts, Crawley have also shown their own glaring defensive issues since opening up the new campaign. Currently holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Lindsey’s men have already shipped 20 fourth-tier strikes and they have recorded just a sole clean sheet on their travels since the middle of April.
Crawley Town Team News
Not featuring across any competition since the end of August, Crawley will once again be without the services of one-time Brighton youngster Danny Cashman. However, missing out against his parent club over the weekend, Cambridge loanee Ryan Loft will return to Lindsey’s travelling squad.
Coming off the bench and bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike on Saturday, former Peterborough striker Kabongo Tshimanga could be handed a full recall. Ex-Charlton goalkeeper Joe Wollacott should keep his spot between the sticks at Brisbane Road.
Leyton Orient vs Crawley Town Key Factors to Consider
- When Leyton Orient and Crawley last met back on April 12th, Tuesday’s hosts collected a 3-1 victory at the Broadfield Stadium.
- In fact, Leyton Orient have won all of their previous five consecutive meetings against the Red Devils.
- However, Orient have lost their previous three straight League One appearances by an aggregate score of 9-6.
- Crawley have have lost their previous three consecutive League Two showdowns by an aggregate score of 9-2.
- The Red Devils have shipped seven goals in their last two appearances on the road.
Conclusion
Two camps who have continued to show some glaring defensive issues, chances could come thick and fast from Brisbane Road on Tuesday night. Watching Leyton Orient eventually fall to a pulsating 4-3 loss away at Cardiff over the weekend, the O’s are desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost when they return to the capital here. It should be highlighted, with both of Tuesday’s opponents shipping nine goals in their previous three respective appearances, we are expecting what could be an enjoyable EFL Trophy battle in midweek.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 8/13
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
