Huddersfield vs Leyton Orient Prediction, Team News, Lineups & How to Watch – League One Preview
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: John Smith’s Stadium
Competition: EFL League One
Match Preview: Huddersfield vs Leyton Orient
Huddersfield Town welcome Leyton Orient to the John Smith’s Stadium this Saturday in a crucial League One fixture. While Huddersfield are stuck in mid-table, Leyton Orient are pushing hard for a playoff spot and will be aiming to extend their unbeaten streak.
Current Form: Who’s In Better Shape?
Huddersfield Town:
- 5 straight defeats in League One
- Conceded 2+ goals in each of their last 4 games
- Most recent result: 3-1 loss to Exeter
Leyton Orient:
- 5 wins in a row
- Unbeaten in 6 matches
- Most recent result: 1-0 win over Wycombe
Verdict: Momentum is with Leyton Orient, while Huddersfield’s form is a real concern heading into this match.
Head-to-Head Record
- Last meeting: Leyton Orient 2-0 Huddersfield (November 2024)
- Huddersfield have won 4 of the last 6 meetings
- Huddersfield have scored 2+ goals in their last 8 matches vs Orient
- In 6 of those, they led at half-time and full-time
Team News & Injury Updates
Huddersfield Town Injuries:
- Out: Healey, Ward, Iorpenda, Maxwell, Lees, Lonwijk, Miller, Roosken
- Doubtful: Balker
- Suspended: Marshall
- Expected to start: Hogg and Wiles could return to the XI
Leyton Orient Injuries:
- Out: Graham, Archibald
- In form: Williams is expected to keep his place after scoring vs Wycombe
Predicted Lineups
Huddersfield Town (4-3-3):
Nicholls; Ruffels, Spencer, Pearson, Turton; Hogg, Wiles, Kasumu; Koroma, Kane, Charles
Leyton Orient (4-2-3-1):
Keeley; Cooper, Edmonds-Green, Beckles, Galbraith; Brown, Clare; Agyei, Donley, Williams; Kelman
Where to Watch Huddersfield vs Leyton Orient Live
Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT
Live Broadcast: Sky Sports Football
Streaming Options: Sky Go, Now TV (with subscription)
Key Match Facts
- Leyton Orient have won their last 3 games by a 1-goal margin
- Huddersfield have trailed in the second half of their last 3 matches
- Over 2.5 goals scored in each of Huddersfield’s last 4 games
Huddersfield vs Leyton Orient Prediction
Huddersfield may have history on their side, but form often tells the real story. With Leyton Orient pushing for the playoffs and Huddersfield in freefall, this one looks tilted toward the visitors.
Prediction:
Huddersfield 1-2 Leyton Orient
Expect a competitive match with goals, but Orient’s energy and momentum should see them through.