Our Leyton Orient vs Reading Prediction: 2-2
Leyton Orient vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Leyton Orient vs Reading 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 Cardiff
Leyton Orient will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Cardiff on January 10. In that match, Leyton Orient controlled 39% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leyton Orient | 39% | 0 (5) | 1.43 | 39 |
Cardiff | 61% | 0 (3) | 0.96 | 54 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Stockport
Reading will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England League 1 win against Stockport on January 4.
Leyton Orient vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Leyton Orient | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leyton Orient are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Leyton Orient 11-18
Reading 17-9
What are the odds for this match?
Leyton Orient to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.25
Reading to win: @2.55
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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