Leyton Orient can take a big step towards reversing their fortunes with a victory over relegation candidates Rotherham United this weekend.
League One
Our Three Predictions For Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient
- Prediction 1 – Dom Ballard To Score – 7/3
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 19/25
- Prediction 3 – Leyton Orient To Win – 5/4
First Prediction For Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient – Dom Ballard To Score – 7/3
The top performer across League One last weekend, Ballard should be able to continue to make strides with his performances. He clinically dispatched Doncaster Rovers last time out, scoring 3 of his 4 shots on the day, with that other effort also testing Ian Lawlor in the Yorkshire side’s goal. Ballard has 6 goals from 8 appearances for the O’s, level for the club’s golden boot race with strike partner Aaron Connolly. The 20-year-old leads League One for xG on target, with 5.87 across his 6 league appearances so far and is only beaten by Bolton Wanderers‘ Mason Burstow for goals so far this season in the third tier.
Second Prediction For Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 19/25
Both teams have seen poor defensive performances as of late which could lend its hand to a high-scoring match. Orient have finally corrected themselves after conceding 9 goals in 3 matches with that positive result against Doncaster Rovers, but this game needs to see more defensive solidity to firmly put those games behind them. Richie Wellens’ side have been the worst performers overall in League One at the back, with a record high 22 goals let in. United, meanwhile, are further back with 16 conceded and just one clean sheet in their last 12 matches. But recent results against Bradford City and Northampton Town do point to them getting goals, which combined with Orient’s offensive output, could see goals for both sides.
Third Prediction For Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient – Leyton Orient To Win – 5/4
This is a prime opportunity for Leyton Orient to get back on track in their pursuit of playoff football. Orient do have the talent on the pitch with Connolly and Ballard in particular being one of the strongest forward lineups in the division. They face a Rotherham side that have struggled to claim many results this season but beginning to pick up momentum as of late. It may be back and forth within the game, but the star quality Richie Wellens has up front and in goal with Tommy Simkin may be able to edge a United outfit with not many standout goalscorers.
Best Odds For Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient
| Bookmaker | Rotherham United | Draw | Leyton Orient |
| 7bet Sports | 2/1 | 5/2 | 7/6 |
| Bet442 Sport | 37/20 | 12/5 | 5/4 |
| NRGBet Sports | 19/10 | 23/10 | 5/4 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Rotherham United are on the right track to get out of the relegation zone right now, and sit 1 point below the red line ahead of the weekend’s action. The Millers have 11 points to their name, 4 of which have come in the past 2 matches with a strong draw against surprise promotion candidates Bradford City followed up by a win over Northampton Town last weekend. Including a EFL Trophy win over Oldham Athletic, Matt Hamshaw’s team sit on 3 games unbeaten, their joint-longest streak since January of this year.
Leyton Orient meanwhile are fixed in midtable with no consistency since the start of the season. The O’s enter the weekend in 13th position, with 14 points, 7 points behind Lincoln City in 6th place. Richie Wellens’ side had slipped to three consecutive defeats prior to the October international break, but have managed to bounce back in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 win over Doncaster Rovers at the weekend. Their 22 goals conceded is the most of any side in League One, while their 20 goals scored also puts them joint-top of the charts alongside Bradford City.
These two sides renewed acquaintances for the first time in a decade last season and both matches ended in a 1-0 win for the home side. It was a Jayden Sweeney own goal last time out at the New York Stadium, and Daniel Happe made the difference in East London. The last draw between these clubs was in the League One playoff final in 2014, with now Stevenage boss Alex Revell scoring a brace to overturn a 2-0 deficit, which his Millers side ultimately won on penalties at Wembley.
Confrontation
18/10/2025
League One League One
Rotherham
Leyton Orient
1
0
04/03/2025
League One League One
Rotherham United
Leyton Orient
1
0
22/10/2024
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Rotherham United
1
0
Last Results - Rotherham 
08/11/2025
League One League One
Rotherham
Lincoln
3
0
W
04/11/2025
League One League One
Rotherham
Burton
2
2
D
28/10/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Rotherham
Manchester City U21
4
2
W
25/10/2025
League One League One
Barnsley
Rotherham
0
1
W
18/10/2025
League One League One
Rotherham
Leyton Orient
1
0
W
Last Results - Leyton Orient
08/11/2025
League One League One
Wycombe
Leyton Orient
4
1
L
03/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Tamworth
Leyton Orient
0
1
W
28/10/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Leyton Orient
Aston Villa U21
1
0
W
25/10/2025
League One League One
Leyton Orient
Lincoln
1
0
W
18/10/2025
League One League One
Rotherham
Leyton Orient
1
0
L
Where To Watch Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1FJ
- Date: October 18th, 2025
This game is not available to watch in the UK, with kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For Rotherham United vs Leyton Orient
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important EFL League One clash?
Predicted Rotherham United Lineup
- Lineup: Cann; Jules, Baptiste, Agbaire; Hall, Kelly, Benson, McWilliams, James; Nombe, Hugill
- Injured/Suspended: Holmes, Etete, Kayode,
- Manager: Matt Hamshaw
Predicted Leyton Orient Lineup
- Lineup: Simkin; Happe, Simpson, Beckles; Clare, Wellens, El Mizouni, Bakinson, Adamarola; Connolly; Ballard
- Injured/Suspended: Edmonds-Green
- Manager: Richie Wellens
