- Leyton Orient have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- Blackpool have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- The head-to-head record is very close with Orient winning 1, Blackpool winning 1 and 1 draw in the last 3 meetings.
Orient favourites to nick the spoils in an intriguing League One clash
Leyton Orient are 13/10 favourites to beat Blackpool at BetWright Stadium on Saturday, with the Seasiders at 9/5 and the draw at 13/5. These two clubs have been on opposite trajectories recently and there isn't a lot to split them on the head-to-head, but Orient will be looking to avenge a 1-0 away defeat to Blackpool five months ago in League One 2025/2026. The Seasiders are winless in 3 away games to Leyton Orient and that's why I'm backing the O's to win this.
The hosts sit 12th in the League One 2026/2027 table with 11 points from 9 matches and Blackpool are 18th with eight points from eight. Richie Wellens has done a steady job since taking the O's helm in March 2022 and his flexible 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system is ideal for a team who want to play at a higher tempo. Jaze Kabia, who has 4 goals in 7 appearances in League One 2026/2027, Orient have a proper focal point up top and should be able to force Blackpool into some errors and turnovers.
Ian Evatt took over the Blackpool helm in October 2025 and they are more of a patient unit, although they have plenty of quality to play through the thirds and into the box in a controlled manner. Jerry Yates has 2 goals in 5 games in League One 2026/2027, but Albie Morgan has been the star of the show with 3 goals in Blackpool's last 5 matches, which have seen them score 8. Morgan's ability to pick out a teammate or run at the defence could be key on Saturday, as could Blackpool's ability to maintain their shape and build up from set-pieces and deeper areas of the pitch.
Seasiders have bite away but lack security
Blackpool have scored 4 goals in 4 away games in League One 2026/2027, but their record on the road is 1 win and 3 defeats. Orient have won just 1 of their 5 home games in the league this season, scoring 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.00, so there is nothing in this fixture for either side. The O's last 2 results in League One 2026/2027 were a 0-2 home loss to Plymouth Argyle and a 0-0 away draw at Bradford City, which is a pretty mixed bag, and Blackpool's most recent 3 results in all current competitions are equally unsatisfactory.
It could be a cagey affair at BetWright Stadium, but I'll take Orient to edge it, albeit without much room to spare, because their pressing style should trouble Blackpool's build-up and they do have the cutting edge up top to finish off chances. The O's are the value pick in the draw no bet market, but over 2.5 goals at 13/20 and both teams to score at 53/100 both look good for a game that should be wide open at times.
