What is our Walsall vs Oldham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Walsall 2 - 1 Oldham
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After sharing the spoils with Swindon at the weekend, Walsall will be determined to preserve their unbeaten start to the League Two campaign when they face Oldham Athletic at the Bescot Stadium. The Saddlers have been particularly strong on home soil this season, winning three of their last five matches there. Defender Harry Williams remains sidelined through injury, but the hosts will be confident of extending their positive run.
Oldham, meanwhile, travel to the West Midlands after an emphatic 4-1 victory over Cheltenham, a result that could provide a timely boost in their bid to climb away from danger. Favour Fawunmi impressed on the wing in that win and will be keen to trouble the home defence again. However, the Latics have scored just 0.33 goals per away game, highlighting their difficulties on the road despite their recent attacking display.
Walsall’s home advantage and consistent results make them favourites, although Oldham’s confidence will be higher after their weekend success. With the Saddlers scoring 1.80 goals per home game, Walsall to win, Over 1.5 goals and Home Team Over 1.5 goals bets are worth considering.
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45.
- Competition
- League 2
- Kick-off
- Tue 20 Oct, 19:45UK time
Walsall vs Oldham Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Correct ScoreWalsall 2-1 Oldham | 9/1 | |
| Double Chance1X | 1/2 | |
| Draw No BetWalsall | 5/6 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeWalsall / Walsall | 3/1 | |
| Asian HandicapWalsall +0.5 | 1/2 | |
| European HandicapWalsall +1 | 1/2 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreYes | 4/7 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals | 2/9 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5 Goals | 3/4 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsUnder 3.5 Goals | 2/5 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | 1/7 | |
| Clean SheetWalsall: No | 1/4 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerCalum Kavanagh | 7/4 | |
| First GoalscorerCalum Kavanagh | 6/1 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 8/5 |
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View OfferWalsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdddwlddwd | 1.50 |
| Home | wdwlw | 2.00 |
| Away | ddddd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.80 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.66 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.75 | 1.57 | 1.93 |
Oldham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlllwldww | 1.40 |
| Home | wlwldww | 1.86 |
| Away | dll | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 57% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.29 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.00 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.29 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 43% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 14% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.54 | 1.67 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.17 |
Walsall vs Oldham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Walsall (42%)
26 Matches
Oldham (31%)





