Bolton Wanderers
- Bolton Wanderers can further cement their position in the playoff hunt with three points against a dangerous Leyton Orient side on Saturday.
- Fifth-placed Bolton will be heading into the match at around 42 points from 26 games.
- Steven Schumacher’s side snapped a poor run with a hard-fought 1-0 derby win at Wigan last Saturday.
- They have managed only one win, two draws and three defeats in their last six in all competitions.
- Their home form remains solid and they have been stronger at home in League One.
Leyton Orient
- Leyton Orient occupy a mid-table position with approximately 31-33 points.
- An upset win for the visitors could move them closer to the top half of League One.
- Orient have shown plenty of attacking quality this season but have been guilty of defensive lapses.
- They have conceded multiple goals in three of their last six.
Head-to-Head
- Bolton have won three of their last five League One fixtures against Leyton Orient.
- Both clubs have been involved in several high-scoring matches recently.
Bolton
- Amario Cozier-Duberry is a particularly creative force on either wing or in the number 10 role and can provide goals and assists.
- Sam Dalby
- John McAtee offers the Whites a chance to play at pace when he is fit.
Leyton Orient
- Dom Ballard is the talisman and with a hat-trick behind him is one of the hottest strikers in League One this weekend.
- Aaron Connolly has the pace and finishing ability to complement the striker when he is available.
- Idris El Mizouni and Theo Archibald provide good support from wide midfield.
Betting Insights
- The Whites are the overwhelming favorites at 1.53, with Orient at 5.6 and the draw 4.2.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.67 and is suggested as worth a small bet given recent scoring trends.
Prediction
- We feel Bolton will edge it given their greater consistency.
- Most likely scorelines: 2-1 home win or 1-1 draw.
- Over 2.5 goals looks plausible given both teams' recent records.
- There could be late team news with potential fitness checks on Ballard, Connolly, Cozier-Duberry, Dalby and McAtee.
