Walsall vs Oldham Athletic prediction
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KickoffHour pre-match forecast
Who wins?
Walsall to win: 40%, about 2 in 5
Goals call3+ goals 52% · bookies 52% · ✓ 3 goals
The Verdict
Our numbers stay close to the bookmakers' because no confirmed team news exists for either side and we treat the fixture data as low quality. The Sceptic's four-point shift toward Walsall was not followed, as the lack of lineups and injury information does not justify moving away from the market.
What our AI analysts say
1 of 3 think Walsall's chances are better than the bookmakers say.
The Coach
tactics and lineupsWalsall's settled unbeaten XI at home edges a thin Oldham side
Both sides name expected XIs with no reported injuries or suspensions. Walsall's 4-2-3-1 keeps Sodje and Pressley up front with Simper pulling strings; Oldham mirror the shape with Drummond and Kavanagh supporting Fawunmi. No availability edge either way; the tactical duel is Walsall's home control against Oldham's counter outlets.
The Dressing Room
mood and pressureWalsall unbeaten and solid at home; Oldham's one win doesn't fix a weak away record.
Walsall sit 5th and unbeaten in the league (3W-7D-0L), one of three unbeaten sides, with a strong home record. Oldham are 19th, one point above the relegation zone, and just ended a six-game winless streak by beating Cheltenham 4-1; their away form is poor.
The Sceptic
where the market may be wrongMarket may underrate unbeaten Walsall at home against a side with a poor away record.
Walsall are unbeaten in the league (3W-7D-0L, 5th) while Oldham sit 19th with a 0-1-3 away record. The model sees 53% home vs the market's 38.8%. H2H this season is split 1-1 with home wins both times.
Walsall: clearly underrated
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In short
Unbeaten Walsall, 5th with 16 points, host an Oldham side 19th with 11 points. Walsall are strong at home; Oldham have won none of their away league games. Oldham's 4-1 win over Cheltenham ended a six-game winless run.
More markets
Win or draw (double chance)
- Walsall win or draw
- 66%
- Either team wins (no draw)
- 73%
- Oldham Athletic win or draw
- 60%
Goals in the match (over/under)
- 2+ goals
- 76%
- 3+ goals
- 52%
- 4+ goals
- 30%
Both teams score (BTTS)
- Yes
- 56%
- No
- 44%
We expect about 1.4 goals from Walsall and 1.3 from Oldham Athletic. (expected goals)
Most likely score: 1–1 (12%). Even the likeliest exact score happens only about 1 time in 8. Next: 1–0 (9%), 2–1 (9%), 0–1 (8%), 1–2 (8%).
How we got to these numbers
| Home | Draw | Away | 3+ goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookmakers | 40% | 27% | 34% | 52% |
| Goals model | 53% | 28% | 19% | 42% |
| AI analysts | 50% | 28% | 22% | 45% |
| Our forecast | 40% | 27% | 34% | 52% |
Verdict: Our numbers stay close to the market because there is no confirmed team news for either side and the data quality for this specific fixture is low.
Our forecast starts from the bookmakers' prices and moves only by what the news justifies, capped at 8 percentage points per outcome. Methodology
Prediction history
Frozen at kick-off. Version 2 is the one that counts in our track record. Every version is in the public ledger (how to check).
Form
All competitions, newest first.
Walsall: last 6
DWDDLW · 9 scored, 11 conceded
| 17 Oct | at Swindon Town | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Oct | vs Fulham U21 EFL Trophy | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Oct | at Fleetwood Town | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | at Tranmere | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | vs Stevenage EFL Trophy | 1–6 | L |
| 19 Sep | vs Port Vale | 2–0 | W |
Last 5 at home: WLWDW
Oldham Athletic: last 6
WWDLWL · 10 scored, 9 conceded
| 17 Oct | vs Cheltenham | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Oct | vs Leeds United U21 EFL Trophy | 4–2 | W |
| 10 Oct | vs Accrington ST | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | vs Salford City | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | vs Fleetwood Town EFL Trophy | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | at Rochdale | 0–2 | L |
Last 5 away: LLDLL
Season stats
| Walsall | Oldham Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30 | Goals scored per game | 1.30 |
| 0.70 | Goals conceded per game | 1.40 |
| 1.25 | Scored per game at home | 1.83 |
| 1.33 | Scored per game away | 0.50 |
| 30% | Matches over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| 50% | Both teams scored | 50% |
| 50% | Clean sheets | 30% |
| 30% | Failed to score | 30% |
| 2.10 | Yellow cards per game | 1.40 |
League matches only, 10 games each.
When goals come
| Minutes | Walsall | Oldham Athletic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 min | ||
| 16–30 min | ||
| 31–45 min | ||
| 46–60 min | ||
| 61–75 min | ||
| 76–90 min |
League Two table
| # | Team | Pld | Goal diff. | Points | League form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cheltenham | 13 | +0 | 21 | WWLLL |
| 4 | Crewe | 13 | +0 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 5 | York | 12 | +8 | 20 | WDDDW |
| 6 | Walsall | 11 | +9 | 19 | WDDDW |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 13 | +6 | 19 | WDLDW |
| 8 | Exeter City | 13 | +3 | 19 | WWDWW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 13 | +6 | 18 | WDWDW |
| … | |||||
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | -7 | 15 | LDLDW |
| 18 | Fleetwood Town | 13 | -2 | 14 | LLWDL |
| 19 | Northampton | 11 | +0 | 13 | WLWDL |
| 20 | Oldham Athletic | 12 | -4 | 12 | DLWDL |
| 21 | Colchester | 12 | -5 | 12 | LDDLD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | -6 | 12 | DDLLL |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | -6 | 12 | LDWWL |
Head-to-head
Last 6 meetings: Walsall won 4, Oldham Athletic 1, 1 draw; 3.0 goals per game.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2025 | Walsall | 1–2 | Oldham Athletic | League Two |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Oldham Athletic | 0–1 | Walsall | League Two |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Walsall | 2–1 | Oldham Athletic | League Two |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Oldham Athletic | 1–3 | Walsall | League Two |
| 16 Jan 2021 | Walsall | 1–1 | Oldham Athletic | League Two |
| 15 Dec 2020 | Oldham Athletic | 2–3 | Walsall | League Two |
Team news: lineups Confirmed
Goalkeeper
- 1J. Ward
Defenders
- 22E. Ahui
- 25D. Skura
- 4J. Connolly
- 29J. Furlong
Midfielders
- 8C. Crew
- 15Isaac Moore
- 10L. Simper
- 7Taione Richard Evumena Sodje
- 17Courtney Clarke
Forward
- 19A. Pressley
Substitutes (7)
- 37A. Adomah
- 9A. Dallas
- 3M. Hancock
- 26R. Leak
- 11R. Smith
- 6S. Sprangler
- 31Tom Wooster
Goalkeeper
- 1M. Hudson
Defenders
- 16W. Sutton
- 5D. Daniels
- 6E. Monthe
- 3J. Robson
Midfielders
- 8O. Norburn
- 7K. Appiah-Forson
- 15K. Drummond
- 4T. Pett
- 17F. Fawunmi
Forward
- 10C. Kavanagh
Substitutes (7)
- 9M. Fondop-Talum
- 27O. Hammond
- 22Wilson Wilson
- 24L. Temple
- 2G. Scott-Morriss
- 26Kai Payne
- 30Thomas Daniel Hill
Official team sheets, updated UK time (GMT).
Team news: injuries and suspensions
No confirmed absences reported.
Key facts
- Walsall sit 5th with 16 points from 10 league games and are unbeaten in League Two this season (3W, 7D, 0L), one of three unbeaten sides in the division.[2][5]
- Walsall have not lost at home in the league this season (2 wins, 2 draws).[2]
- Oldham Athletic are 19th with 11 points from 10 league games, one point above the relegation zone.[2]
- Oldham have won none and lost three of their four away league games this season.[2]
- Oldham beat Cheltenham 4-1 on 17 October, ending a six-game winless run in the league.[2][5]
- Walsall drew 1-1 at Swindon Town on 17 October and have drawn five of their six away league games.[2]
- Both clubs have FA Cup first-round ties in early November: Walsall away at Newport County, Oldham at home to Sheffield Wednesday.[6][8]
Sources
- leaguespy.com – Walsall vs Oldham Athletic Preview: Injuries and Suspension + Predicted ...
- theoldhamtimes.co.uk – Manager Mellon urges Oldham Athletic to build on weekend win ahead of Walsall test - Oldham Times (2026-10-20)
- bbc.co.uk – Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round (2026-10-19)
- theoldhamtimes.co.uk – Oldham Athletic to host League One Sheffield Wednesday in FA Cup first round clash - Oldham Times (2026-10-19)
Off the pitch
- Oldham manager Micky Mellon has urged his side to build on the win over Cheltenham and demanded greater consistency.[5]
Match context
- Stadium
- Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands
- 11,300 seats · grass
- Travel for Oldham Athletic
- 106 km
- Rest days
- Walsall 3Oldham Athletic 3
- Matches in the last 14 days: Walsall 3 · Oldham Athletic 3
- Weather at kick-off
- 10°C · wind 4 km/h
- Rain expected
- Coaches
- Lee Grant
- Walsall, since Aug 2026
- M. Mellon
- Oldham Athletic, since Oct 2023
- Goals in this league
- League Two average: 2.48 per match
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