Leyton Orient vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 08.02.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025. 13:15 GMT+1
• Venue: Brisbane Road, London, England

Leyton Orient Preview and Team News

Leyton Orient Team News

Home advantage could count for very little this weekend, as Leyton Orient are the huge outsiders for their FA Cup showdown against Premier League champions Manchester City. 

The home side come into this weekend after winning two of their last three matches, and also sprung the upset in the third round of the FA Cup when eliminating Derby County.

Leyton Orient has brought in fresh faces during the transfer window, with Randell Williams and Rarmani Edmonds-Green signing for the London-based side. Sam Howes remains out injured, while Sonny Perkins is pushing for a start. 

Straight into it 🏃#LOFC #OneOrient pic.twitter.com/NKkbpKBvul

— Leyton Orient FC (@leytonorientfc) February 4, 2025

Leyton Orient have been a possession-based team at home this season, averaging 54% of the ball in front of their own fans. However, their xG metric remains a low of 1.50, scoring an average of 1.27 per 90.

Leyton Orient predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Keeley; Galbraith, Cooper, Happe, Currie; Pratley, Brown; Donley, Abdulai, Perkins; Kelman.

Manchester City Team News

Pep Guardiola has been backed in the winter transfer window, but things didn’t improve in the latest round of matches after conceding five in a defeat against Arsenal. Manchester City’s defensive midfield issues remain a concern, as Rodri’s absence has been felt. 

However, Guardiola has spent big in order to solve this problem, with Nico Gonzalez brought in from FC Porto. Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis, and Abdukodir Kusanov have also been brought for big money. Juma Bah has also been brought in from Valladolid, but he’s unlikely to play a key role for Manchester City. 

A message from Nico! 🩵👋 pic.twitter.com/VDbeFgJ1wG

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 3, 2025

Dan Batty and Seth Chingwaro have left the club on free transfers. Guardiola will be without a number of key players at both ends of the field, with Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake remaining out, and Jeremy Doku and Oscar Bobb not back in first-team training.

Manchester City predicted lineup vs Leyton Orient (4-3-3): Ortega; Nunes, Khusanov, Akanji, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan; Foden, Haaland, Marmoush.

Leyton Orient vs Manchester City Prediction 

• Pick: Manchester City
• Odds: 1.07 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Leyton Orient 0-3 Manchester City

Manchester City’s record against lower-ranked sides ensures that they will be difficult to back against this weekend. 

Pep Guardiola’s side have won their last 17 matches against teams from lower divisions, scoring a staggering 67 goals and conceding just eight. Leyton Orient will take a defensive approach in this home match, meaning Manchester City will dominate the ball and likely create chances at will. 

Therefore, the most logical bet when making a Leyton Orient vs Manchester City prediction is the away win.

Leyton Orient vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 1.27 (22Bet)

Leyton Orient have kept clean sheets in just 50% of their matches this season and have conceded an average of 0.67 goals per game. 

Despite their struggles, Manchester City’s averages on the road continue to make appeal. City’s away matches have seen an average of 3.38 goals per game, meaning over 2.5 goals looks a solid chance.

Phil Foden has been in solid form for Manchester City since the start of 2025. The English looks a standout scoring chance on Saturday, netting seven from an xG of 5.40 this season from an average of 2.98 shots per 90.

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