Leyton Orient vs Rotherham United Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Rotherham United travel to Brisbane Road on Saturday after their relegation from League One was confirmed. They went down following a 3-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic on Tuesday night.
Match context
Leyton Orient sit 17th in the table and are four points clear of the relegation zone. Richie Wellens’s side have one win and three draws from their last six league games.
The O’s are without a league win in five matches. Two of those defeats came against Huddersfield Town and Lincoln City.
Rotherham’s season and recent form
Lee Clark took charge in mid-March with Rotherham 22nd and six points adrift. His tenure yielded one point from five games, a draw and four defeats, which sealed relegation.
The Millers will play in League Two next season for the first time since 2012-13. They have won only three of 27 league matches since beating Lincoln City in November.
Form guide
- Leyton Orient League One form: W D D L L D
- Rotherham United League One form: L L D L L L
Key players and statistics
Dom Ballard is central to Orient’s survival hopes. He has scored 22 League One goals and leads the division’s scorers.
On occasion, Orient may adjust attack personnel. Josh Koroma is a potential option to join Ballard up front.
Team news
Leyton Orient reported no fresh injury concerns after their midweek draw with Mansfield Town. Dan Happe returned from a recent scare and is set to remain in the back three.
Rotherham continue to struggle with injuries. Hamish Douglas and Marvin Kaleta are sidelined.
Midfielders Dru Yearwood, Joe Powell, Kian Spence and Shaun McWilliams remain unavailable. Emmanuel Adegboyega has returned to the bench and could push for a start.
Additional notes
Captain Joe Rafferty is expected to continue at full-back. Harry Gray has recently dealt with a hamstring issue and is likely to keep his place as his loan nears its end.
Possible lineups
| Leyton Orient | Rotherham United |
|---|---|
| Dennis; James, Happe, Forrester; Mitchell, Abdulai, Bakinson, Morris; Wellens, Ballard, Koroma | Cann; Rafferty, Adegboyega, Jules, Cover; Baptiste, Gore, Lee; Biancheri, Nombe, Gray |
Preview and prediction
This Leyton Orient vs Rotherham United preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups draws on form and injuries. Orient are in a stronger position with three games remaining.
Rotherham’s relegation and lengthy injury list make their task harder. Filmogaz.com predicts a home win as the most likely outcome.
Our forecast is a 2-0 victory for Leyton Orient. A win would nearly guarantee their safety for next season.
