Our Leyton Orient vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-1
Leyton Orient vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Leyton Orient vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Leyton Orient's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs AFC Wimbledon
Leyton Orient will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 England League 1 defeat against AFC Wimbledon on January 1. In that match, Leyton Orient recorded 55% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leyton Orient | 55% | 0 (2) | 0.27 | 35 |
 AFC Wimbledon | 45% | 0 (7) | 0.71 | 45 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Wigan
Cardiff will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Wigan on January 4. In that match, Cardiff recorded 82% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 82% | 0 (6) | 1.06 | 124 |
 Wigan | 18% | 0 (1) | 0.13 | 16 |
Leyton Orient vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Leyton Orient | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leyton Orient are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Leyton Orient 11-18
Cardiff 16-17
What are the odds for this match?
Leyton Orient to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.8
Cardiff to win: @1.833