After failing to shock Stoke City in the EFL Cup round 1, Oldham will be looking to make a positive start to their League Two campaign when they welcome Port Vale to Boundary Park. The Latics endured a difficult pre-season and were subsequently eliminated from the EFL Cup by Stoke City in round one. They have won only three of their last 10 matches, although their home record offers some encouragement, with victories in half of their recent home outings. Oldham have also scored 2.0 goals per game at home, while summer signing Elliot Nevitt is likely to make his League Two debut.
Port Vale, meanwhile, were unable to produce an upset against Wolverhampton, suffering a 3-0 EFL Cup defeat. The Valiants had previously enjoyed a perfect pre-season, though their recent overall numbers remain inconsistent. They have scored only 0.7 goals per game across their last 10 matches and failed to score in 60% of those outings. The club managed to keep hold of midfielder Ryan Croasdale, while summer arrival Max Waters is expected to make his League Two debut. The H2H record is perfectly balanced, with four wins apiece and eight draws from 16 meetings.
Oldham have a significantly stronger home record than Port Vale's away. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting tip for this League Two matchup, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Only 6 of the 16 previous H2H meetings produced more than 2.5 goals).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Oldham vs Port Vale prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Oldham 1 - 0 Port Vale
Oldham vs Port Vale Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mike Fondop-Talom @ 210 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mike Fondop-Talom @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Oldham +0.5 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Oldham +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Oldham to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Oldham to Win/Oldham to Win @ 333 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Oldham - Yes @ 225 Odds
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View OfferOldham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwdllllwl | 1.00 |
| Home | wdlw | 1.75 |
| Away | lwllll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.75 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 0.75 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.43 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.07 | 1.73 |
Port Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdwdllwll | 1.10 |
| Home | wddl | 1.25 |
| Away | lwllwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 0.75 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 0.50 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.04 | 1.16 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.52 | 1.31 | 1.67 |
Oldham vs Port Vale Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Oldham (25%)
16 Matches
Port Vale (25%)
Oldham vs Port Vale Past Results
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