Leyton Orient vs Wycombe Wanderers Prediction: Kelman is gunning for the Golden Boot

Leyton Orient are sixth in League 1 on goal difference and they are set for a dramatic end to the campaign. They are sat in the play-offs on goal difference only as Reading are also sat on 72 points heading into the penultimate weekend. The O's welcome Wycombe Wanderers to Brisbane Road on Saturday (12:30, Sky Sports+).

The Chairboys will be reeling from their 4-0 hammering against Charlton Athletic on Monday, but they are still in with a chance of taking the second automatic promotion spot. They are two points behind Wrexham coming into this clash. Read on for my Leyton Orient vs Wycombe Wanderers predictions, supported by the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

With Orient on a four-game winning run, boss Richie Wellens is probably cautious to make any wholesale changes. Daniel Agyei may be considered to come into the team in attack following his assist from the bench at Cambridge United on Monday.

Agyei could come in for Dilan Markanday, who was withdrawn at half-time in that match - and this could be the hosts' only alteration for Saturday.

Charlie Kelman, League 1's leading marksman with 21 goals, is on a run of four goals in his last three appearances, and he should lead the line for Leyton Orient once again, supported by Tottenham Hotspur loanee Jamie Donley and Randell Williams.

Wycombe boss Mike Dodds may consider making changes after his side were thumped by promotion rivals Charlton, who themselves are making a late dash for the top-two, and they travel to Wrexham later in the evening.

Dan Udoh, Fred Onyedinma and Xavier Simons will all be pushing for recalls here, while Garath McCleary and Cameron Humphreys are at risk of dropping out of the side.

The Chairboys will be unable to call upon Beryly Lubala, Kieran Sadlier, Dan Harvie and Shamal George due to injury.

Leyton Orient vs Wycombe Wanderers Odds

Leyton Orient have won four in a row in League 1 and they are 15/8 (which has an implied probability of 34.8%) to make it six on the bounce.

The O's have drawn one of their last two fixtures at Brisbane Road and the stalemate is available at 11/5.

Wycombe are 6/4 to get back to winning ways, and they have won three of their previous four away trips in the third tier.

Both teams to score has been a winning selection in the hosts' past four matches in the league and BTTS is on offer at 4/5 for Saturday.

Draw No Bet - Leyton Orient @ 1/1

This contest is gargantuan for both clubs for different reasons, and it could make or break their campaigns. Leyton Orient are fighting to hold onto sixth spot to compete in the play-offs next months, while Wycombe are trying to avoid the nervy eliminator competition and gain promotion straight to the Championship.

Momentum is certainly with the O's as they have four wins coming into the weekend, but they are facing a resilient Wycombe team, who for a large portion of the season went toe-to-toe with champions Birmingham City.

Monday's 4-0 defeat to Charlton was a huge setback but the Chairboys bounced back from their previous defeat with a three-game winning streak. With the home advantage, I'm going to give Leyton Orient the edge, but I am aware of Wycombe's threat and ability to respond to setbacks. That's why I'm covering the O's with the draw no bet market.

Charlie Kelman anytime goalscorer @ 2/1

With the form this man is in, how can I not back him to get on the scoresheet? Kelman is currently two goals clear of Birmingham's Jay Stansfield in the race for the Golden Boot, and he'll likely like to grab that personal accolade as well as help his team finish in the play-offs.

He has four goals in three games heading into the weekend and it seems like everything he touches is turning to gold at the moment. He is an integral player for Wellens' team and a goal here could be crucial for Orient's season.

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