Leyton Orient and Barnsley face each other on Saturday 02.28.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Leyton Orient's home ground, the Matchroom Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Os and The Tykes, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for The Os vs The Tykes

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👉 Our prediction is: Leyton Orient to win the 1st half

Leyton Orient comes into their match with Barnsley with a lot going for them. Apart from being the superior side based on form and statistics, they also have the added advantage of being at home.

The odds for an outright home win on the 1X2 market are not that appealing, so we recommend taking Leyton Orient to win the first half to get the most value out of your bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Barnsley to win

Leyton Orient vs Barnsley is a tough match to call, with both teams looking so comparable in our evaluations. But despite the disadvantage of being the away side, we are picking Barnsley to win on the 1X2 market.

We find Barnsley's odds to win outright to be quite good value as the away side. Their away numbers suggest they have the ability to pull off a surprise at Matchroom Stadium.

Leyton Orient preview

Leyton Orient heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 32 matches, The Os secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Os's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.

Leyton Orient has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 50 goals, of which 43 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.34 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Dominic Ballard, who has found the back of the net 16 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Oliver O'Neill has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, Leyton Orient has conceded 53 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.66 per game) and 61 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.56 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Barnsley preview

Barnsley comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 11 victories, 8 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.37 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses.

The Tykes's attack has been highly effective, scoring 65 goals during this period. Of that total, 50 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.63.

the Colliers's offensive system is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Reyes Cleary. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 52 goals with an average of 1.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 78 goals in 40 matches, averaging 1.95 per match.

Head to head: Leyton Orient vs Barnsley

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Leyton Orient Team Logo

Leyton Orient

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L L

1.13

Home L L W D L

1.44

Away W D L L L

0.81

Away Team

Barnsley Team Logo

Barnsley

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L D

1.37

Home W D D W W

1.8

Away L L L D D

0.93

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Published on 25 February 2026, at 20:34 Last updated on 25 February 2026, at 20:34
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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