Barnsley - Leyton Orient predictions and free betting tips [10/02/2024]

English football — these are the matches that you simply must watch, as they gift their viewers with emotional impressions and vivid memories, sparking curiosity even among those who are not football enthusiasts. On the 10th of February in League 1, England's third-tier division, Leyton Orient will play Barnsley at Oakwell Stadium. 

Barnsley

Last year, the Tykes were very close to gaining promotion to the Championship. They finished in 4th place and made it into the play-offs. They beat Bolton there, but in the final match against Sheffield Wednesday, they conceded in extra time and lost by a minimal margin.

In the 25th round, Barnsley clinched a victory against Bristol Rovers (2:1). The following round saw the team triumph over Carlisle (2:1). Subsequently, they edged Oxford with a minimal score. However, they then suffered a defeat against Exeter City (1:2). Their latest game ended in a draw against Bolton (1:1).

Leyton Orient

After 10 seasons, the team has finally earned their much-anticipated return to League 1. Last year, they managed to secure 1st place in the league and recorded the second-best home match results in the tournament. They are currently sitting in 9th place in the league table.

In match 26, the squad snatched an away win against Portsmouth (3:0). They then managed to scrape a win against Bolton. This was followed by a draw against Reading (1:1). Leyton then secured a victory against Carlisle (3:2). In their last match, they defeated Port Vale (1:0).

Head to head

The last head to head duel between Leyton and Barnsley took place on the 21st of October, 2023. That encounter ended in a draw (1:1).

Prediction

At present, Leyton is displaying superb gameplay, however, I would not risk placing a bet on them in this confrontation. Barnsley has been performing quite well at home, making it challenging for the visitors to grab any points now. Therefore, I would suggest betting on a home win.

Total Prediction

I believe both teams will showcase high-scoring football, so I put forward a recommendation to bet on a total of over 2.5.