Charlie Kelman’s boots are smoking, and Leyton Orient are riding the wave. The 23-year-old striker, on loan from Queens Park Rangers, has powered Orient into the spotlight for Saturday’s League One and Two fixtures, with bookmakers dangling tempting 16/1 and 22/1 treble bets. As the English Football League’s penultimate weekend looms on April 26, 2025, Kelman’s scoring spree has punters and analysts buzzing.
Kelman’s recent form is nothing short of electric. On April 16, the EFL’s official League One account flagged his brace in a 2-1 win over Cambridge United, pushing his season tally to 19 goals and snagging him the lead in the League One Golden Boot race. Orient’s last four matches have seen them rack up four straight wins, with Kelman netting six goals in that stretch. His knack for finding the net—six times in two away games before Easter—has made Orient a favorite against Burton Albion this weekend. The O’s are priced at 9/5, a nod to their relentless attack.
Burton, meanwhile, are digging in at home. They’ve lost just two of their 22 league matches at Pirelli Stadium this season, boasting 15 wins and five draws. But cracks have shown. A 2-1 defeat to Orient in February exposed vulnerabilities, and their attack has leaned heavily on clean sheets, with two in their last three games. Cambridge, fresh off their loss to Orient, face a grim reality: relegation to League Two is all but sealed. Their measly 19 goals in 22 away games this term make an Under 2.5 Goals bet a safe play for Saturday’s clash.
The betting landscape is alive with opportunity. Analysts highlight two trebles—a 16/1 shot and a 22/1 longshot—built on Orient’s momentum and Kelman’s clinical finishing. Charlton, facing a defensively stout test at home, add another layer to the predictions, with their games often ending in stalemates. One in three of their home matches this season has finished level.
As Saturday approaches, the EFL’s final rounds are a pressure cooker. Orient’s home fortress, where they’ve lost just twice all season, faces a test against a Burton side scrapping for points. Kelman, with his predatory instincts, remains the X-factor. Whether the trebles land or not, his name is etched in the League One story for 2025.