- Charlton won two of their three home games against Leyton Orient in all competitions during the last five months.
- Leyton Orient scored 39 goals in 23 away League One matches during 2024-25.
- Charlton Athletic won three, drew one and lost only one of their last five League One games.
Wembley set to host a classic
Charlton Athletic FC are +123 favorites to win this League One 2024-2025 playoff final against Leyton Orient who are +250 underdogs ahead of the game at Wembley Stadium.
Nathan Jones’ men finished fourth with 85 points from 46 matches, 7 more than the 6th-placed O’s, and there can be no argument that Charlton were the most consistent club in the third tier this season.
Jones has done a fantastic job since taking over at The Valley in February 2024, instilling a pragmatic, defensively disciplined approach to the game where they wait for their chance to strike. Our Charlton Athletic FC vs Leyton Orient prediction is that they did just that in their semi-final against Wycombe Wanderers, winning the tie 1-0 on aggregate, but needed a goal at home to get the job done.
O’s will be no pushovers
Leyton Orient are no pushovers and will make it tough for Charlton at Wembley, just as they did in the previous round when they showed nerves of steel in beating Stockport County on penalties after two drawn legs.
Richie Wellens has done a tremendous job at the club since taking over in March 2022, getting his players to play with a togetherness and energy.
The Charlton Athletic FC vs Leyton Orient prediction also takes into account that Leyton Orient netted 39 goals in 23 League One away games, which makes them a huge threat on the counter, but they won only 12 of those games and suffered nine defeats, so there is a lot of scope for Charlton to win this game.
Wellens’ men are a team with momentum
Charlton have won their last two home games without conceding, but this Charlton Athletic FC vs Leyton Orient preview highlights how Leyton Orient have won their last three on the road, culminating in a 4-1 win at Huddersfield Town.
It would be a fairy-tale ending to an incredible season for Orient if they could win this and, with Wellens getting the best out of the squad with his game plans, it could happen.
The Charlton Athletic FC vs Leyton Orient prediction should also factor in that Charlton’s home record is a big reason why they are favorites to advance to the Championship, having won 15, drawn six and lost only two of their 23 League One 2024-2025 home matches.