Our Northampton vs Leyton Orient Prediction: 2-1
Northampton vs Leyton Orient in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Northampton vs Leyton Orient 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
Northampton's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Northampton
After suffering a 0-4 England League 1 loss to Lincoln City, Northampton must win to get back on track. In that match, Northampton had 45% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 55% | 0 (11) | 2.29 | 67 |
 Northampton | 45% | 0 (0) | 0.41 | 22 |
Leyton Orient's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Plymouth
Leyton Orient will look to get back on track following a 1-3 England League 1 loss against Plymouth on February 17. In that match, Leyton Orient saw 54% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leyton Orient | 54% | 7 (4) | 1.04 | 36 |
 Plymouth | 46% | 11 (10) | 2.04 | 49 |
Northampton vs Leyton Orient Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Leyton Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Leyton Orient average 0.7 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Northampton 13-18
Leyton Orient 7-18
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.3
Leyton Orient to win: @2.35
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8