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 – Peterborough vs Bradford
Peterborough will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Bradford on August 23. In that match, Peterborough recorded 58% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peterborough | 58% | 0 (4) | 0.86 | 44 |
Bradford | 42% | 0 (4) | 1.34 | 49 |
Leyton Orient's Last Match – Mansfield vs Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Mansfield on August 23. In that match, Leyton Orient had 55% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mansfield | 45% | 0 (4) | 1.35 | 47 |
Leyton Orient | 55% | 0 (4) | 0.6 | 36 |
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 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Leyton Orient average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.