**This is a proper cup tie vibes — two National League boys looking to make some noise in the Carabao.** 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Orient are rolling with form (2W in their last 5), but Bradford have just edged past Mansfield and won't roll over.

Both teams sit dead level in the all-time ledger — **5 wins each** in their last 14 meetings — so expect chaos and cup magic. Orient's attack looked sharp in that 5-0 demolition of Bromley, but they also shipped 3 at home to Barnsley. Bradford's defense is shaky (let in 2 to Plymouth last time out), which could be the opening Orient need.

Key storylines:

- **Leyton Orient's attacking depth** will test Bradford's makeshift back three — if they can break the press early, it could be a long night for J. McCracken.
- **Bradford's set-piece threat** from corners and throw-ins with A. Sarcevic pulling strings in midfield.
- Cup intensity favors the in-form side: **Orient's 2W streak** vs Bradford's wobble (2L in last 5).

Expected lineups:

- **Leyton Orient**: N. Phillips, F. Stevens, J. Olowu, P. Chinedu, J. Morris, I. Hayden, I. E. Mizouni, A. Dobra, D. Mitchell, Y. Akhamrich, J. Kabia

- **Bradford City**: J. McCracken, I. Touray, A. Baldwin, C. Connolly, A. Sarcevic, M. Pennington, A. Phillips, H. Cartwright, B. Pointon, J. Beesley, J. Neufville

Prediction:

**Leyton Orient 2–1 Bradford City.** Home form and momentum give Orient the edge in a tight one. 📌