Leyton Orient
€11.80m
Cardiff
€28.88m
Preview
Football fans are in for a treat as we bring you the latest Leyton Orient vs Cardiff prediction for the League One fixture set for January 10, 2026, at 15:00 GMT. With both teams bringing their unique styles, tactical set-ups, and recent form into this encounter, there’s plenty to unpack for those looking to make sense of the betting odds, head to head stats, and what to expect in terms of total goals.
Cardiff City enter this match as clear favorites, sitting comfortably at the top of League One with 51 points from 24 matches. Brian Barry-Murphy’s side have proven their mettle away from home, winning 8 of their 15 travels this season. Their recent 2-1 away victory against Burnley—despite steep odds—showcases their resilience and ability to get results in tough environments.
Leyton Orient, meanwhile, are fighting further down the table, currently in 18th or 20th place (depending on your source) with 28 points from 24 matches. While their away form has been patchy, Richie Wellens’ men have made Brisbane Road a difficult place to visit, buoyed by passionate home support and a tactical approach that emphasizes strong counter-pressing and defending set-pieces. Wellens, known for leading teams to promotion, is urging his squad to tighten up defensively and capitalize on their home momentum.
History offers a mixed bag in this fixture. In their last meeting on October 4, 2025, Cardiff edged Leyton Orient 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller. Over their last four encounters, Leyton Orient have lost twice to the Bluebirds, with both sides averaging 1.28 goals per game in these matchups. This suggests a competitive fixture with a healthy appetite for goals—something that should intrigue those studying the total goals market.
Let’s dive into the numbers for our Leyton Orient vs Cardiff prediction. The bookmakers favor an away win, with odds set at 1.85 for Cardiff and 4.0 for a Leyton Orient home victory. The draw sits at 4.0, reflecting Cardiff’s superior squad value (€28.88m to Orient’s €11.80m) and league position.
Our analytics expect Cardiff to control the game with 63% possession and 15 shots (5 on target), compared to Leyton Orient’s 37% and 8 shots (1 on target). The projected final score is 1:2, with Cardiff leading 0:1 at the break. Expect a lively contest with 9 corners and a modest three yellow cards between the sides.
With Cardiff’s strong away form, higher squad value, and recent head to head edge, the smart money is on an away win or draw. Leyton Orient’s home spirit and Ballard’s goal threat could keep things interesting, but the numbers—and our AI—favor Cardiff to take all three points in a match likely to see over 2.5 total goals. For punters and football fans alike, this League One fixture promises action, drama, and plenty of talking points for your weekend.
Football fans are in for a treat as we bring you the latest Leyton Orient vs Cardiff prediction for the League One fixture set for January 10, 2026, at 15:00 GMT. With both teams bringing their unique styles, tactical set-ups, and recent form into this encounter, there’s plenty to unpack for those looking to make sense of the betting odds, head to head stats, and what to expect in terms of total goals.
Cardiff City enter this match as clear favorites, sitting comfortably at the top of League One with 51 points from 24 matches. Brian Barry-Murphy’s side have proven their mettle away from home, winning 8 of their 15 travels this season. Their recent 2-1 away victory against Burnley—despite steep odds—showcases their resilience and ability to get results in tough environments.
Leyton Orient, meanwhile, are fighting further down the table, currently in 18th or 20th place (depending on your source) with 28 points from 24 matches. While their away form has been patchy, Richie Wellens’ men have made Brisbane Road a difficult place to visit, buoyed by passionate home support and a tactical approach that emphasizes strong counter-pressing and defending set-pieces. Wellens, known for leading teams to promotion, is urging his squad to tighten up defensively and capitalize on their home momentum.
History offers a mixed bag in this fixture. In their last meeting on October 4, 2025, Cardiff edged Leyton Orient 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller. Over their last four encounters, Leyton Orient have lost twice to the Bluebirds, with both sides averaging 1.28 goals per game in these matchups. This suggests a competitive fixture with a healthy appetite for goals—something that should intrigue those studying the total goals market.
Let’s dive into the numbers for our Leyton Orient vs Cardiff prediction. The bookmakers favor an away win, with odds set at 1.85 for Cardiff and 4.0 for a Leyton Orient home victory. The draw sits at 4.0, reflecting Cardiff’s superior squad value (€28.88m to Orient’s €11.80m) and league position.
Our analytics expect Cardiff to control the game with 63% possession and 15 shots (5 on target), compared to Leyton Orient’s 37% and 8 shots (1 on target). The projected final score is 1:2, with Cardiff leading 0:1 at the break. Expect a lively contest with 9 corners and a modest three yellow cards between the sides.
With Cardiff’s strong away form, higher squad value, and recent head to head edge, the smart money is on an away win or draw. Leyton Orient’s home spirit and Ballard’s goal threat could keep things interesting, but the numbers—and our AI—favor Cardiff to take all three points in a match likely to see over 2.5 total goals. For punters and football fans alike, this League One fixture promises action, drama, and plenty of talking points for your weekend.
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Cardiff didn't play better in the last H2H match!
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Cardiff to win or draw with odds of -3572 -118
Cardiff is expected to win with odds of -118Over 2.5 -143
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -154
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -204
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
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| 01 Jan | L |
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1:3
| AFC Wimbledo.
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| 29 Dec | L |
Luton.
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3:0
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| 26 Dec | L |
Peterborough.
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1:0
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| 20 Dec | W |
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2:1
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| 13 Dec | L |
Barnsley.
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3:2
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| 09 Dec | D |
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1:1
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| 05 Dec | L |
Salford.
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4:0
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| 02 Dec | L |
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| 10 Jan | D | Leyton Orien. |
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| 04 Jan | W | Cardiff. |
1:0 |
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| 01 Jan | D | Wycombe. |
1:1 |
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| 29 Dec | W | Cardiff. |
2:1 |
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| 26 Dec | W | Cardiff. |
1:0 |
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| 20 Dec | L | Lincoln. |
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England - League One| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cardiff | 25 | 43-25 | 52 |
| 2 |
Lincoln | 25 | 40-26 | 48 |
| 3 |
Bradford | 24 | 34-25 | 46 |
| 4 |
Stockport Coun | 25 | 34-30 | 42 |
| 5 |
Huddersfield | 26 | 45-35 | 39 |
| 6 |
Bolton | 25 | 32-25 | 39 |
| 7 |
Luton | 25 | 35-30 | 38 |
| 8 |
Stevenage | 23 | 27-20 | 37 |
| 9 |
Reading | 24 | 32-28 | 35 |
| 10 |
Peterborough | 25 | 33-34 | 35 |
| 11 |
Wycombe | 25 | 32-28 | 33 |
| 12 |
Mansfield Town | 23 | 31-28 | 32 |
| 13 |
AFC Wimbledon | 24 | 27-33 | 31 |
| 14 |
Exeter City | 24 | 25-23 | 30 |
| 15 |
Wigan | 24 | 26-27 | 30 |
| 16 |
Plymouth | 25 | 32-39 | 30 |
| 17 |
Barnsley | 21 | 33-33 | 29 |
| 18 |
Leyton Orient | 25 | 36-42 | 29 |
| 19 |
Blackpool | 25 | 31-37 | 29 |
| 20 |
Northampton | 24 | 22-28 | 29 |
| 21 |
Burton Albion | 24 | 23-34 | 27 |
| 22 |
Rotherham | 24 | 22-35 | 24 |
| 23 |
Doncaster | 24 | 24-41 | 23 |
| 24 |
Port Vale | 23 | 18-31 | 18 |