Leyton Orient look to escape the League One relegation zone in midweek as they welcome an inconsistent Bristol Rovers to Brisbane Road.
League One
Our Three Predictions For Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers
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- Prediction 1 – No Goals In The First Half
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- Prediction 2 – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 17/25
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- Prediction 3 – Match To End In A Draw – 10/11
First Prediction For Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers – No Goals In The First Half – 19/50
Both these teams have struggled to find the net in general but across recent performances neither have really been strong enough in their first 45 minutes. Bristol Rovers have scored once in the first half in their last five, across Lincoln City, which accounts for 50% of their goals in the same period. Leyton Orient’s goal-scoring form is much stronger, with three goals coming in the first half, with two against MK Dons in the EFL Trophy and one against Blackpool in their 3-0 win.
Second Prediction For Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 17/25
As mentioned, these sides are struggling for goals. Bristol Rovers have an average of a goal a game in League One, and have been shut out six times in League play, and have failed to score in three in their last five after a 0-0 draw on their way to winning on penalties against Barnsley in the FA Cup. Leyton Orient’s average is even lower at 0.88 goals per match, and are joint second bottom in the league for goals scored, albeit tieing with three other teams. It feels like there won’t be many goals in this contest.
Third Prediction For Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers – Match To End In A Draw – 5/2
There is very little separating these teams and it could be a dead ringer for a draw in this contest. The Gas could be without top goalscorer Promise Omochere and Chris Martin, who is likely to be their starting forward in this contest has yet to score this season however has missed a lot of the season with injury. Leyton Orient are struggling to find goals but that late comeback in the FA Cup over Oldham Athletic is sure to boost their confidence when they return to home. If anyone is nicking a winner in this game, it would be the home side.
Best Odds For Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers
| Bookmaker | Leyton Orient | Draw | Bristol Rovers |
| Betarno | 7/10 | 23/10 | 16/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 8/11 | 5/2 | 10/3 |
| Myriadplay | 17/25 | 51/20 | 69/20 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Leyton Orient come into the contest as the more form team, with three wins and one draw in their last five matches. They will undoubtedly be buoyed by that late comeback against Oldham in the FA Cup which saw goalkeeper Josh Keeley score a late header to take the game to extra time, which Richie Wellens side won 2-1. They also have wins over MK Dons and Blackpool in recent matches, and their only loss came against Huddersfield Town. In just League One matches, that record changes to two wins, two losses and a draw.
Bristol Rovers’ season has been characterised by extreme inconsistency in their performances, perhaps exemplified best by their wins over Charlton Athletic and Burton Albion before a humbling 4-0 defeat to Swindon Town in the EFL Trophy. They have five points in many matches in League One, spearheaded by a 1-0 win over Mansfield Town. They have two goals in their last five matches, which extends to four when only counting league matches. The Gas will be without head coach Matt Taylor as he returned home due to a family emergency.
Since 2010, these sides have played 11 times, with Orient winning five, Rovers winning four and two draws between them. Last season saw the pair draw at The Memorial Stadium, before The Pirates clinched a 1-0 win thanks to Chris Martin in the first half. Since renewing acquaintances in the league back in 2021, Bristol have won two, Orient has won once and drawn once.
Confrontation
01/01/2025
League One League One
Bristol Rovers
Leyton Orient
2
3
03/12/2024
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Bristol Rovers
3
0
02/03/2024
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Bristol Rovers
0
1
28/11/2023
League One League One
Bristol Rovers
Leyton Orient
1
1
Last Results - Leyton Orient 
04/01/2025
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Shrewsbury
1
0
W
01/01/2025
League One League One
Bristol Rovers
Leyton Orient
2
3
W
29/12/2024
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Cambridge Utd
2
0
W
26/12/2024
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Crawley
3
0
W
21/12/2024
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Barnsley
Leyton Orient
0
4
W
Last Results - Bristol Rovers
12/01/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Ipswich
Bristol Rovers
3
0
L
04/01/2025
League One League One
Cambridge Utd
Bristol Rovers
0
1
W
01/01/2025
League One League One
Bristol Rovers
Leyton Orient
2
3
L
29/12/2024
League One League One
Stevenage
Bristol Rovers
3
0
L
26/12/2024
League One League One
Exeter
Bristol Rovers
3
1
L
Where To Watch Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
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- Location: Brisbane Road, London
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- Date: December 3rd, 2024
This game is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports+, with kickoff at 7:45 pm.
Probable Lineups For Leyton Orient vs Bristol Rovers
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League One clash?
Predicted Leyton Orient Lineup
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- Lineup: Keeley; James, Happe, Beckles, Currie; Brown, Ball; Donley, Kelman, Galbraith; Agyei
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- Injured/Suspended: Graham, Howes
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- Manager: Richie Wellens
Predicted Bristol Rovers Lineup
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- Lineup: Griffiths; Moore, Taylor, Wilson, Bilongo; Conteh, Lindsay; Hutchinson, McCormick, Forde; Martin
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- Injured/Suspended: Hunt, Omochere, Sousa
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- Manager: Matt Taylor
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