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Leyton Orient will square off against Derby County in the third round of the 2024-25 FA Cup on Saturday (January 11th). The game will be played at Brisbane Road.
The home side will be looking to build on the 1-0 victory they registered over Shrewsbury at the same venue in League One last weekend. Jamie Donley's 63rd-minute strike helped his side claim all three points.
Derby, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Bristol City in the EFL Championship. Luke McNally broke the deadlock in the 19th minute and his goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.
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Leyton Orient vs Derby County Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have clashed on 50 occasions in the past. Leyton Orient have 18 wins to their name, Derby County were victorious on 24 occasions while eight games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent meeting came in April 2024 when Derby claimed a 3-0 home win in League One.
- Four of Derby County's last five games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Leyton are unbeaten in their last 10 games across competitions (eight wins).
- Derby have lost four of their last five games (one win).
- Leyton have kept a clean sheet in nine of their last 10 competitive games.
Leyton Orient vs Derby County Prediction
Leyton Orient are on a strong run of form and come into this game full of confidence. Richie Wellens' side are the underdogs despite having home advantage. However, they will be full of confidence having won their last five games on the bounce. This form has seen them close the gap on the League One playoff spots as they aim for promotion to the Championship.
Derby, for their part, have lost their last three games on the bounce. But they claimed 3-0 victories in both games agaianst Leyton in League One last season en-route to their promotion.
Leyton's defensive solidity has been integral to their improved performance in recent months and this compactness at the back could be crucial to their qualification hopes. We are backing the home side to advance with a narrow victory in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: Leyton Orient 1-0 Derby County
Leyton Orient vs Derby County Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Leyton Orient to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
