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20.10.2026 18:45
Bescot Stadium

Walsall vs Oldham Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 86.3%
Odds 2.37
BTTS
No
Probability 55%
Odds 2.20
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 72.8%
Odds 2.05
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
86.3%
2.37 ▥
BTTS No
55%
2.20 ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
72.8%
2.05 ▥
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
1.14 ▥
HT / FT Home / Home
-
3.75 ▥
Correct Score 2-0
-
13.00 ▥
Probability Distribution
Walsall Win 86.3%
Draw 6.3%
Oldham Win 7.3%
Expected Goals (xG)
Walsall1.16
Oldham1.19
Recent Form (Last 5)
Walsall Walsall
WWDLW
13 GF / 13 GA
Oldham Oldham
WLDWL
19 GF / 21 GA
Key Stats
0.93
Average Goals Scored
1.36
0.93
Average Goals Conceded
1.5
5
BTTS Yes
7
4
Over 2.5
8
4.2
Shots on Goal
3.8

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Walsall Walsall 14 matches
Oldham Oldham 14 matches
Walsall Statistic Oldham
3 Wins 4
9 Draws 2
2 Losses 8
13 Goals For 19
13 Goals Against 21
0.93 Avg Goals Scored 1.36
0.93 Avg Goals Conceded 1.5
5 BTTS Yes 7
8 Over 1.5 12
4 Over 2.5 8
3 Over 3.5 5
7 Clean Sheets 4
7 Failed To Score 4
4.2 Shots On Goal 3.8
14.3 Total Shots 14.3
6.3 Corners 5.5
57.6% Ball Possession 46.3%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Walsall's more proactive style and Oldham's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Oldham arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. Walsall arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 6 with 15 points compared to Oldham in 21 on 8, which underlines the gap in season consistency. Given the broader gap between the sides, Away Win looks like the most logical direction, while the clean-sheet expectation leans toward Oldham. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Walsall Analysis

From their first 9 matches, Walsall have collected 15 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 3 wins, 6 draws, and 0 losses, while the 12:6 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on R. Smith (2 goals), A. Pressley (2 goals), A. Dallas (1 goals), with creative support from R. Smith (1 assists), A. Dallas (1 assists), M. Hancock (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Oldham Analysis

Oldham approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 21 with 8 points from 9 matches. Across the season they have posted 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 defeats, and the 9:13 goal record continues to suggest poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Their attacking burden often falls on C. Kavanagh (2 goals), K. Appiah-Forson (1 goals), M. Fondop-Talum (1 goals), with creative support from C. Kavanagh (2 assists), J. Robson (2 assists), K. Appiah-Forson (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 0 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Walsall won 6 times, Oldham won 4 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 18:16 from Walsall's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.43 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (93.7%)
Predicted formations: Walsall 4-2-3-1 / Oldham 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Walsall wins 6, draws 4, Oldham wins 4

Standings

League Two
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 11 7 1 3 17:11 6 22
W W W W W
2 9 6 3 0 22:12 10 21
W W W W D
3 11 5 6 0 15:9 6 21
W W W D D
4 10 4 4 2 18:12 6 16
D D W L W
5 10 3 7 0 13:7 6 16
D D D W D
6 11 4 4 3 16:13 3 16
L W D L W
7 11 4 3 4 17:15 2 15
L D W L W
8 11 4 3 4 17:20 -3 15
L L L W D
9 11 5 0 6 15:18 -3 15
L L L W L
10 11 3 5 3 16:15 1 14
W D W D D
11 11 3 5 3 14:13 1 14
D W D W D
12 11 3 5 3 12:11 1 14
W D L L L
13 11 4 2 5 13:15 -2 14
L D W W W
14 11 4 2 5 10:15 -5 14
W L W D D
15 11 3 4 4 13:13 0 13
L L L L W
16 11 3 4 4 6:6 0 13
D W W L D
17 11 2 6 3 14:15 -1 12
L D L D D
18 11 3 3 5 10:15 -5 12
D L L D L
19 10 3 2 5 13:14 -1 11
W D L L L
20 10 2 5 3 10:13 -3 11
D L D D D
21 9 3 2 4 5:9 -4 11
W W L W L
22 9 2 4 3 6:7 -1 10
W D L L W
23 11 2 4 5 12:18 -6 10
L L L D W
24 9 1 2 6 9:17 -8 5
L D L L L
Promotion - League One
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs: Semi-finals)
Relegation - National League