Our Peterborough vs Leyton Orient Prediction: 3-1
Peterborough vs Leyton Orient in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Peterborough 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Exeter vs Peterborough
Peterborough will look to get back on track following a 0-3 England League 1 loss against Exeter on August 30. In that match, Peterborough recorded 54% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Exeter | 46% | 0 (5) | 0.72 | 38 |
 Peterborough | 54% | 0 (0) | 0.18 | 27 |
Leyton Orient's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Northampton
Leyton Orient will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Northampton on August 30. In that match, Leyton Orient had 66% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leyton Orient | 66% | 0 (4) | 0.33 | 35 |
 Northampton | 34% | 0 (4) | 1.28 | 44 |
Peterborough vs Leyton Orient Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Leyton Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Leyton Orient average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.