Tuesday's League One predictions including Birmingham vs. Leyton Orient

Wigan vs. Huddersfield (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

In a clash that could affect the race for the League One title, Huddersfield Town are set to travel to the Brick Community Stadium where they will face Wigan Athletic on Wednesday in their 23rd league fixture of 2024-25.

The hosts have just 27 points and are in 16th place following their 2-1 defeat against Wrexham on Sunday, while Huddersfield are six points from first-placed Birmingham City in fourth with 43 points but were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Burton Albion on December 29.

We say: Wigan Athletic 0-1 Huddersfield Town

Considering Wigan's strong defensive record this season, it is plausible that they could limit the number of opportunities Huddersfield create.

Huddersfield will have to hope they are more clinical than they were last time out, but their strong form in recent weeks should make them favourites on Wednesday.

> League One preview: Wigan vs Huddersfield

Birmingham vs. Leyton Orient (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

Birmingham City will aim to extend their lead at the top of the League One table when they host playoff-hopefuls Leyton Orient at St. Andrew's Stadium on Tuesday night.

The hosts sit six points clear at the top of the standings, with games in hand on those below them, while the visitors are just inside the top six, sitting in sixth place.

We say: Birmingham City 3-1 Leyton Orient

Birmingham are certainly the stronger side heading into this game, and given unbeaten record at home in the league this term, we believe the hosts will win here.

> League One preview: Birmingham vs Leyton Orient

Northampton vs. Barnsley (Tuesday, 7.45pm)

On Saturday, Northampton Town are set to host an in-form, promotion-chasing Barnsley at Sixfields Stadium in League One.

Both sides come into the clash unbeaten in 2025 so far, though the visitors have won four in a row ahead of this weekend.

We say: Northampton Town 1-3 Barnsley

Both sides are on unbeaten runs at the moment, though Barnsley have faced tougher opposition and won four consecutive matches, while Northampton have merely avoided defeat.

Given the fact that the Tykes have kept just one clean sheet from their last eight matches, the Cobblers could score on Saturday, but it is still hard to picture anything other than a win for Clarke's team in the end.

> League One preview: Northampton vs Barnsley

Written by

Ben Sully