Charlton vs Leyton Orient Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

The League One playoff final between Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient pits two sides separated by seven points in the league. For this game, we are leaning towards the side that finished top in that particular scenario, Charlton Athletic.

The Addicks are unbeaten in their previous three matches heading into this game, along with two consecutive clean sheets against Wycombe Wanderers. Matty Godden was the difference maker against Wycombe Wanderers, and could provide the difference at the weekend against Leyton Orient. The former Coventry City man had scored 18 league goals this season.

Leyton Orient are unbeaten in nine matches and have shown excellent resilience and determination, displayed by their dogged victory against Stockport County last time out. The concern for Leyton Orient is that they have now gone three games without a clean sheet.

Charlton Athletic are stronger on paper, although Leyton Orient will find the scoresheet with both teams scoring seven of the last eight games involving Richie Wellens’ side.

Nathan Jones’ side should secure a narrow victory at Wembley.

Charlton Athletic 2-1 Leyton Orient

Charlton Athletic take on Leyton Orient as the two London-based clubs battle it out for promotion at Wembley on Sunday.

Date: 25/05/2025
Location: Wembley Stadium, London.
Kick-Off: 1 pm

The Addicks were victorious in 2019 against Sunderland in the League One playoff final in dramatic fashion, as Patrick Bauer secured a comeback victory in the final minutes of the game. Charlton go into this final as the slight favourites for this game, given how the Addicks finished the league season.

Nathan Jones’ side finished in fourth place in the league, having accumulated 85 points in the league standings. The Addicks had an outside chance of automatic promotion in the closing stages of the season. However, a comprehensive defeat against Wrexham (3-0) ended Charlton Athletic’s faint chances. Charlton were faced with the prospect of facing Wycombe Wanderers, and the tie was settled in the final stages of the second leg as Matthew Godden bundled the ball home to spark wild celebrations, to say the least, from Nathan Jones.

Leyton Orient have been on a meteoric rise under former Doncaster Rovers midfielder Richie Wellens. Wellens had guided Leyton Orient to promotion from League Two in 2023, and after a season of obscurity, Leyton Orient are now on the verge of promotion to the Championship. Leyton Orient finished inside the top six, following their final day victory against Huddersfield Town (1-4). The two-legged tie against Stockport County had to be determined by penalties, with former Manchester United youngster Ethan Galbraith scoring the winning spot-kick.

The two sides have met three times this season, with Charlton victorious in both league meetings (1-2 & 1-0). Leyton Orient enacted a measure of revenge by beating the Addicks 2-0 in the knockout stages of the Vertu Motors Trophy.

The game will be live to watch on Sky Sports Football.

Charlton Team News

Chuks Aneke made his return from suspension in Charlton’s second leg victory against Wycombe Wanderers. Gassan Ahadme and Miles Leaburn are expected to be the only injury casualties for Nathan Jones’ side.

Leyton Orient Team News

Jordan Graham (knee) and Darren Pratley are the two major injury concerns for Leyton Orient. Omar Beckles and Jamie Donley were both booked in Leyton Orient’s penalty shootout victory against Stockport County.

Charlton Athletic:

The Addicks are heading into this game with a three-match unbeaten run, following two victories against Wycombe Wanderers (1-0) and Burton Albion (3-1) and the subsequent away leg draw against Wycombe (0-0). Despite the 3-0 loss away at promoted Wrexham, their end-of-season league form was excellent.

Nathan Jones’ side had won four of their last five league fixtures, with wins against Cambridge United (0-1), Northampton Town (2-1), Wycombe Wanderers (0-4) and Burton Albion (3-1).

Leyton Orient:

Leyton Orient are in excellent form coming into this game, as Richie Wellens’ side are unbeaten in their previous nine matches. However, Leyton Orient have not won their last two games, although they had progressed to the final. Leyton Orient ended the season spectacularly, with six consecutive victories against Huddersfield Town (1-4), Wycombe Wanderers (1-0), Cambridge United (1-2), Barnsley (4-3), Crawley Town (1-3) and Mansfield Town (2-3).

Charlie Kelman has been in fine form for Leyton Orient this season, scoring 21 league goals. The American striker scored twice against Stockport County in the first leg of the playoff semi-finals.

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