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League One · Matchweek 14 · 31 October 2026 · 12:30

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: prediction, odds and betting tip – 31 October 2026, League One

1Leyton Orient2.65
XDraw3.50
2Cambridge United2.81

Top price available · Updated 31/10/26, 09:44

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Played: final score 3–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United, 31 October 2026 · 12:30 at Matchroom Stadium (London). Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Cambridge United +0.25 (Asian handicap)
1.72
Chance 57% · confidence medium

Wins: Cambridge United win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Cambridge United lose.

Second tip · Goals
Both teams to score
1.70
Chance 55% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 2 goalstotal in the match
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Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Leyton Orient lie 14th, having collected 17 points after 13 matches (5W 2D 6L); Cambridge United lie 8th, having collected 21 points (5W 6D 3L).
  2. Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Leyton Orient average 1.3 goals for and 1.2 against, compared with 1.6 for and 1.4 against for Cambridge United.
  3. Form in the competition. Leyton Orient: 4W 2D 6L, goals 16–14; Cambridge United: 5W 6D 2L, goals 21–18.
  4. Head to head. In 13 previous meetings, Leyton Orient have taken 7 wins to Cambridge United's 4 wins, plus 2 draws; the goal tally stands at 22–18.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.4%). This one looks finely poised.

Worth noting: the league table leans towards the Cambridge United, but the bookmakers make the home side slight favourites. Mixed signals like these make the game hard to predict, so it pays to bet with caution.

On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.70), which we give a 55% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 55%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 50%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 13; Leyton Orient 7 wins, 2 draws, Cambridge United 4 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 3.1 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Leyton Orient 16–14, Cambridge United 21–18.
  4. Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 50%.
  5. Unavailable: Leyton Orient 0, Cambridge United 0.

Alternative tip: Leyton Orient or draw (1X)

Another angle: Leyton Orient or draw (1X) (probability 64%, top price 1.50). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Leyton Orient: no absences. Cambridge United will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available2.653.502.81
Market average2.553.352.61
Lowest odds2.433.012.34
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.301.2872.8%
Over 2.5 goals1.951.8850.1%
Under 2.5 goals1.951.8949.9%
Over 3.5 goals3.283.1429.6%
BTTS – yes1.701.6755.4%
BTTS – no2.152.0844.6%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 09:44. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.5%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Leyton Orient 1–1 Cambridge United, roughly 2 goals in total.
  • Table: Leyton Orient 14th (17 points), Cambridge United 8th (21 points).
  • Form in the competition: Leyton Orient 4W 2D 6L (16:14), Cambridge United 5W 6D 2L (21:18).
  • H2H: 13 matches: Leyton Orient 7W 2D 4L, goals 22–18.
  • Absences: Leyton Orient 0, Cambridge United 0.

Who will win Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United?

Leyton Orient37%
Draw28%
Cambridge United36%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals72.8% · fair odds 1.37 · best 1.30
Likely
Under 3.5 goals70.4% · fair odds 1.42 · best 1.35
Likely
Leyton Orient or draw (1X)64.3% · fair odds 1.55 · best 1.50
Likely
Both teams to score: yes55.4% · fair odds 1.81 · best 1.70
Possible
Over 2.5 goals50.1% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.95
Possible
Under 2.5 goals49.9% · fair odds 2.00 · best 1.95
Outsider
Both teams to score: no44.6% · fair odds 2.24 · best 2.15
Outsider
Leyton Orient to win36.5% · fair odds 2.74 · best 2.65
Outsider
Cambridge United to win35.7% · fair odds 2.80 · best 2.81
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals29.6% · fair odds 3.38 · best 3.28
Outsider
Draw27.8% · fair odds 3.60 · best 3.50
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.80 · Under 1.93
probability of over 51.8%

Correct score tips

1 : 112.4%
1 : 09.5%
0 : 19.2%
2 : 18.4%
1 : 28.1%
0 : 07.1%

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: injuries and missing players

Leyton Orient

  • No reported absences

Cambridge United

  • No reported absences

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Huddersfield148-5-128:1229
2Stockport County148-2-426:1426
3Oxford United137-5-122:1126
4Luton147-3-427:2124
5Plymouth147-2-521:1923
6Reading146-4-425:1522
7Bradford136-4-310:822
8Cambridge United145-6-321:2121
9Sheffield Wednesday135-5-322:1420
10Leicester135-4-422:1919
11Mansfield Town135-4-420:1819
12Milton Keynes Dons134-6-322:2018
13Wycombe134-6-321:2318
14Leyton Orient135-2-619:1417
15Burton Albion144-5-518:2117
16Stevenage124-4-417:1316
17Notts County123-5-413:1414
18AFC Wimbledon133-4-69:2113
19Blackpool123-3-617:2112
20Doncaster133-3-714:2212
21Wigan143-2-911:2211
22Peterborough132-4-711:2310
23Barnsley122-3-712:229
24Bromley132-3-813:339

Recent matches

Leyton Orient

31 OctWLeyton Orient 3–0 Cambridge United
24 OctLBurton Albion 2–1 Leyton Orient
21 OctLReading 1–0 Leyton Orient
17 OctWLeyton Orient 2–0 Blackpool
10 OctDBradford 0–0 Leyton Orient

Cambridge United

31 OctLLeyton Orient 3–0 Cambridge United
27 OctDSheffield Wednesday 1–1 Cambridge United
24 OctLCambridge United 2–3 Plymouth
20 OctDCambridge United 2–2 Wycombe
17 OctWBarnsley 1–2 Cambridge United

Home and away

Leyton Orient at home7 matches: 3W 0D 4L, goals 10–10
Cambridge United away7 matches: 2W 4D 1L, goals 9–10

Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United: last matches of both teams

Leyton Orient

L 24/10/26 · Burton Albion 2–1 Leyton Orient
L 21/10/26 · Reading 1–0 Leyton Orient
W 17/10/26 · Leyton Orient 2–0 Blackpool
D 10/10/26 · Bradford 0–0 Leyton Orient

Cambridge United

D 27/10/26 · Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 Cambridge United
L 24/10/26 · Cambridge United 2–3 Plymouth
D 20/10/26 · Cambridge United 2–2 Wycombe
W 17/10/26 · Barnsley 1–2 Cambridge United

Team comparison

Leyton OrientCambridge United
33%Form67%
27%Attack73%
58%Defence42%
80%Head to head20%
67%Goals33%
49.3%Overall50.7%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

Leyton OrientWLLWD
Cambridge UnitedLDLDW

Head to head

All matches
7Leyton Orient
2Draws
4Cambridge United
31/10/26 · Leyton Orient 3–0 Cambridge United
21/4/25 · Cambridge United 1–2 Leyton Orient
29/12/24 · Leyton Orient 2–0 Cambridge United
1/1/24 · Cambridge United 0–2 Leyton Orient
26/8/23 · Leyton Orient 2–0 Cambridge United
20/4/21 · Leyton Orient 2–4 Cambridge United

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.5%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United?

Cambridge United +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.72); Both teams to score (1.70).

Who will win Leyton Orient vs Cambridge United?

Our estimate gives Leyton Orient a 37% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Cambridge United 36%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 12:30, venue Matchroom Stadium, London.

Who will be missing?

Leyton Orient: no absences. Cambridge United: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 50% (odds 1.95) and under 2.5 goals at 50% (odds 1.95).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 55% (odds 1.70).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (12.4%), then 1–0 (9.5%) and 0–1 (9.2%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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