Leyton Orient play in League One and things are not going well there. So far, the team is not in the relegation zone, but is considered an outsider of the league. It is unlikely that the hosts will spend a lot of energy on this tournament. This was evident in the first round, when the team lost at home to Arsenal under 21.
Colchester, on the other hand, can generally focus on tournaments that can bring more glory than the team’s performances in League Two. There it is not a candidate for promotion, but it is not a candidate for relegation either. Perhaps that is why in the first round the team defeated an equal opponent in the face of MK Dons. If the visitors will be lucky to take three points again, they will secure the playoffs.
Leyton Orient performs a rank higher than the opponent, but in the first round it did not help too much. Therefore, the guests have chances to earn points. Especially at home, the hosts have won just one in seven meetings of the season. Colchester in three matches out of five away did not lose.