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Leyton Orient v Crawley Town: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Looking to potentially climb up into the top half of the League One table, Leyton Orient will be confident of overcoming strugglers Crawley Town when these sides square off at Brisbane Road on Boxing Day.

Currently on a four-game unbeaten run in the league, manager Richie Wellens has been getting a tune out of his Orient side in the build-up to the festive period.

On the back of an impressive 4-0 win at Barnsley on Saturday, Orient will be full of confidence when they host a Crawley side that are set for a quick turnaround after they were beaten 1-0 by title contenders Birmingham City on Monday night.

Leyton Orient v Crawley Town

Leyton Orient v Crawley Town betting tips and predictions

Leyton Orient to win to nil - 11/8

Keeping clean sheets in their last four League One games, it was the 26th November the last time Orient conceded a goal in this competition.

Defensive rigidity has been a key factor in the Os’ recent upturn in fortunes and their move away from the relegation zone where Crawley currently find themselves.

Crawley were edged out by Birmingham last time out, meaning the Red Devils have now lost back-to-back League One games after a previous 4-3 defeat at Peterborough United.

While Crawley will only have three days to prepare for their next game at Brisbane Road, Orient have the benefit of two days extra rest in the lead up to this encounter.

A fresh Os side that have been excellent at the back in recent weeks should not only win this game against the Red Devils, but keep the visitors off the scoresheet in the process.

Half Time/Full Time - Leyton Orient-Leyton Orient - 11/8

While Wellens has his side solid at the back, they have also been improving in the final third and have scored early goals in recent games.

Requiring just six minutes to score their opening goal against Barnsley thanks to Jamie Donley at the weekend, Orient never looked back.

Leading at half-time and full-time in three of their last four games, expect that trend to continue with the hosts coming out of the blocks quickly again on Thursday.

Charlie Kelman anytime goalscorer - 6/4

Leading the way with five League One goals for the season for Orient, Charlie Kelman is worth looking out for in the anytime goalscorer market in this one.

Scoring the third goal in that 4-0 win over the Tykes on Saturday, Kelman is a man in form heading into this Boxing Day showdown against the Red Devils.

Currently on loan from Championship side Queens Park Rangers, the former United States U20s forward has settled in well in what is his second loan spell at Brisbane Road.

Set to be with Orient for the remainder of the season, the 23-year-old will be eager to keep impressing with the Os in a bid to force his way into first-team matters at Loftus Road.

With confidence lifted after that goal against Barnsley, look for Kelman to add to his goal tally for the season against the Red Devils.

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Leyton Orient v Crawley Town odds

Leyton Orient - 1/2
Draw -
31/10
Crawley Town -
5/1

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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