Tamworth vs Leyton Orient Match Preview Predictions Betting Tips Team News and Bet Builder Insights
On Monday, November 3, Tamworth will clash with Leyton Orient in the first round of the FA Cup. The match will take place at The Lamb Ground and is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM. Tamworth, a non-league team, hopes to create another upset, reminiscent of last season when they nearly advanced to the fourth round.
Recent Performance and Context
Last season, Tamworth made headlines by pushing Premier League side Tottenham to extra time in the FA Cup. This year, they face Leyton Orient, currently positioned 14th in League One. Leyton Orient has won four of its last five matches, demonstrating strong momentum.
Team Insights
- Tamworth: Currently ranks ninth in the National League.
- Home Performance: Tamworth has only won three of their eight home league matches this season.
- Goal Scoring: They have managed to score in 14 of their 16 league matches this term.
Leyton Orient’s Strengths
- Key Players: Dom Ballard, Aaron Connolly, and Josh Koroma provide offensive firepower.
- Defensive Record: Leyton Orient has struggled defensively, holding just one clean sheet in their eight away games.
- Scoring Trends: The team’s away games have often featured over 2.5 goals.
Betting Analysis
Betting experts suggest Leyton Orient to secure a victory while both teams score. This prediction is bolstered by their last six away fixtures, where at least three goals were featured in five matches. Bet365 offers competitive odds of 9-4 for Leyton Orient to win and both teams to find the net.
A closer examination of the goal-scoring patterns shows that the second half of Leyton Orient’s games statistically yields more goals—27 compared to 17 in the first half.
Key Statistics
Notably, Leyton Orient has advanced from 11 of their last 13 FA Cup ties against non-league teams. Bet365 lists the latest odds for the matchup as follows:
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tamworth | 7-2 |
| Leyton Orient | 8-13 |
| Draw | 14-5 |
Team News
Tamworth may face challenges with player availability, as Tyler Roberts is doubtful due to injury. Their predicted lineup includes Singh in goal and a 4-4-1-1 formation. Leyton Orient’s Rarmani Edmonds-Green will be out for the season. However, Richie Wellens is set to feature a strong squad with a 4-1-4-1 lineup.
Predicted Line-ups
- Tamworth: Singh; Donkor, Digie, Hollis, Fairlamb; Mols, Bates, Milnes, Enoru; Tonks; Duku
- Leyton Orient: Cahill; Craig, Beckles, Happe, James; Clare; Karoma, El Mizouni, Abdulai, Connolly; Ballard
As the FA Cup continues, eyes will be on this intriguing match-up between Tamworth and Leyton Orient. Fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter at The Lamb Ground.
