Preview: Leyton Orient vs. Wycombe Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups

Leyton Orient will be hoping to wrap up 2023 with a victory in League One on Friday, in a game they head into off the back of a midweek victory.

Wycombe Wanderers are the visitors, who are without a win in the league since September.

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Leyton Orient have had an inconsistent first half of the season as they have won seven, drawn seven and lost nine of their 23 league fixtures, leaving the club in mid-table heading into the New Year.

It is something that the team will be looking to change, as a string of positive results could certainly have a major impact on their ability to climb the league table.

Richie Wellens could guide his team to consecutive wins to end the year if they can secure three points on Friday, after the team defeated Charlton Athletic 1-0 during their most recent outing.

Leyton Orient had to be patient in the game as it took until the 80th for Omar Beckles to break the deadlock with what proved to be the match-winner.

The clean sheet was an improvement defensively for the team which could be important, considering that only one team above them has conceded more than them at this stage in the season.

The visitors have been enduring a torrid time as of late in League One, having not won a match since September, which is a run the team will be desperately trying to end before the turn of the year.

There is certainly pressure on Matt Bloomfield to change the fortunes of his team, especially considering the fact there are only five points between them and the relegation zone.

That is a gap that Wycombe Wanderers will be hoping to avoid getting any smaller, and an improvement in attacking performances will be important in making that change.

It was October the last time that the team was able to score more than one goal in a League One encounter, which has been a big problem for them when it comes to securing three points in a game.

Coming off the back of a 1-0 defeat in midweek there is certainly room for improvement, and that will be a necessity should Wycombe Wanderers want to place pressure on those above them.

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Brandon Cooper will be available for selection once again for Leyton Orient on Friday following his recent suspension, which could lead to a change.

Jordan Graham and Adam Thompson are likely to remain on the sidelines due to injury, though, but Idris El Mizouni was able to feature in midweek despite being an injury doubt ahead of time.

The visitors also have an injury concern as Brandon Hanlan is expected to be unavailable for the foreseeable future following a cruciate ligament injury.

Experienced forward Sam Vokes was able to feature in midweek despite being a fitness doubt, and his knowledge is something Wycombe Wanderers could rely upon.

Leyton Orient possible starting lineup:

Brynn; Hunt, Turnss, Happe, James; Brown, Galbraith; Drinan, Sotiriou, Archibald; Forde

Wycombe Wanderers possible starting lineup:

Stryjek; Grimmer, Forino-Joseph, Low, Boyes; Scowen, Leahy; McCleary, Phillips, Sadlier; Vokes

We say: Leyton Orient 2-0 Wycombe Wanderers

Wycombe Wanderers have struggled to score goals in recent matches, and that is something that could prove to be a difference-maker on Friday.

Leyton Orient will be the favourites to take all three points, and considering their overall form this season they should take the win.

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