In what looks set to be a real relegation six-pointer at the foot of the League One standings, Wigan will welcome Leyton Orient to the Brick Community Stadium on Thursday night.
Opening the midweek fixtures holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, the Latics are bracing themselves for what is a must-win battle in Lancashire and they will have a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders.
Embarking on what has become a sensational purple patch and enjoying their brightest run of the 2025/26 campaign, Orient have found top gear at a crucial time and they will be looking to make another empathic statement here.
In what could prove to be a nail-biting League One battle on Thursday night, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient Bet Builder Tips.
Chances could come at a premium
With all eyes falling on the Brick Community Stadium on Thursday night, we look set for what is a season-defining showdown from Lancashire.
Two camps who are desperate to widen their respective advantages over the relegation zone in midweek, chances could come at a real premium.
While Leyton Orient might have secured a gritty 2-0 victory when they welcomed Wigan to Brisbane Road for their reverse League One showdown back on August 9th, Thursday’s opponents do have a habit of producing cagey affairs when they meet.
Watching Orient register consecutive clean sheets across all competitions for the first time since the start of November, it should also be highlighted that Wigan have come away unscathed in four of their last five matchups at the Brick Community Stadium.
Likewise, each of the last five straight meetings between Wigan and Leyton Orient across all formats have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score – No @ 19/20 with 1xBet
Orient’s sensational resurge
While Leyton Orient might have opened up the New Year at the heart of a public crisis, Thursday’s guests have certainly turned an essential corner over recent times.
Travelling to Lancashire on Thursday night holding a six-point buffer over slipping into the relegation zone, Richie Wellens’ side are riding what has become a major wave of momentum.
Last seen snatching a 0-0 stalemate away at Exeter, Orient have remarkably registered 13 points from their previous five League One appearances and they are enjoying their most fruitful spell since of the 2025/26 campaign.
Suffering just a single defeat away from Brisbane Road since the end of January, Wellens’ men will also be excited by their most recent showdown against Thursday’s opponents.
Securing that 2-0 win when they welcomed Wigan to the English capital for their reverse third-tier battle back in August, Orient will be dreaming of a repeat display here.
Bet Builder Tip: Leyton Orient under 5.5 corners @ 1/2 with BetUS
Keep an eye out for Taylor
Blown away against Reading last time out as they eventually slumped to a 3-0 drumming in Berkshire, Wigan will certainly be excited to make a return to Lancashire on Thursday night.
Currently holding just a two-point buffer over slipping into the drop zone, Gary Caldwell’s camp will be calling on their attacking talisman to spearhead their charge in midweek.
Despite only completing a loan switch from Huddersfield during the January transfer window, Joe Taylor is clearly relishing life at the Brick Community Stadium.
Finding the net in three of his previous four appearances, the 23-year-old has also registered nine goals in his first 14 League One outings for the Latics and has enjoyed a remarkable run of form.
It should also be highlighted, Wigan’s leading marksman has also got on the scoresheet in four of his previous five appearances in Lancashire.
Bet Builder Tip: Joe Taylor over 0.5 shots on target @ 4/9 with Dachbet
Wigan Athletic vs Leyton Orient Bet Builder Tips
- Both teams to score – No
- Leyton Orient under 5.5 corners
- Joe Taylor over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 3/1 with Vegas Land
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