Oldham Athletic vs Salford City Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 26/09
The encounter between Oldham Athletic and Salford City is set to kick off at 17:30 on Saturday, 26/09.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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1st Half Draw
Why we predict the first half to end in a draw
We expect a draw in the first half for the Oldham Athletic vs Salford City fixture.
Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.
Key Betting Insights
Oldham Athletic
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home games
Under 10.5 corners landed in 3 of Oldham Athletic's last 5 matches
Salford City
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Won 3 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Draw: 5/4
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Oldham Athletic Preview
Oldham Athletic has completed 7 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 2 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 8 goals (1.14 per game) and conceded 9 (1.29 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Oldham Athletic has played 60 matches, scoring 78 goals (1.3 per match) and conceding 76 (1.27 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Oldham Athletic
Goals Scored:78
Goals Conceded:76
Average Goals Scored:1.3
Average Goals Conceded:1.27
Wins:21
Goal Difference:2
Date
Game
Result
22/09
Oldham Athletic
1 - 0
Fleetwood Town
W
19/09
Rochdale
2 - 0
Oldham Athletic
L
12/09
Oldham Athletic
1 - 2
Chesterfield
L
05/09
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 0
Oldham Athletic
L
01/09
Fleetwood Town
1 - 1
Oldham Athletic
D
Oldham Athletic to win the match: 11/8
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Salford City Preview
Across 7 EFL League Two matches, Salford City has posted 3 victories, 1 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.43 points per fixture. In those games they scored 8 (1.14 per match) and conceded 9 (1.29 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Salford City has earned 34 wins from 66 matches across all competitions, scoring 93 goals (1.41 per match) and conceding 82 (1.24 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Salford City
Goals Scored:93
Goals Conceded:82
Average Goals Scored:1.41
Average Goals Conceded:1.24
Wins:34
Goal Difference:11
Date
Game
Result
22/09
Salford City
1 - 2
Sheffield Wednesday
L
19/09
Salford City
1 - 0
Swindon Town
W
12/09
Rotherham United
3 - 3
Salford City
D
05/09
Salford City
1 - 0
Port Vale
W
01/09
Salford City
2 - 1
Newport County
W
Salford City to win the match: 7/5
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Statistical Insights for Oldham Athletic vs Salford City
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Oldham Athletic vs Salford City fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Oldham Athletic
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
L
L
D
0.8
Home
W
L
W
W
W
2.4
Away
L
L
D
L
L
0.2
Salford City
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
W
W
2
Home
L
W
W
W
L
1.8
Away
D
L
L
L
W
0.8
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Home Win
11/8
43.1%
Draw
9/4
30.58%
Away Win
7/5
41.84%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Oldham Athletic
3
last 5 matches
Salford City
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Salford City scored +167% more goals than Oldham Athletic in the last 5 matches.
Oldham Athletic and Salford City goals scored count, last 5 matches
Fleetwood Town
1
Rochdale
0
Chesterfield
1
Tranmere Rovers
0
Fleetwood Town
1
1
Sheffield Wednesday
1
Swindon Town
3
Rotherham United
1
Port Vale
2
Newport County
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Oldham Athletic
7
last 5 matches
Salford City
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Oldham Athletic conceded +17% more goals than Salford City in the last 5 matches.
Oldham Athletic and Salford City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Fleetwood Town
0
Rochdale
2
Chesterfield
2
Tranmere Rovers
2
Fleetwood Town
1
2
Sheffield Wednesday
0
Swindon Town
3
Rotherham United
0
Port Vale
1
Newport County
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Key metrics
Corners
Oldham Athletic
24
last 5 matches
Salford City
37
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Salford City received +54% more corners than Oldham Athletic in the last 5 matches.
Oldham Athletic and Salford City corners count, last 5 matches
Fleetwood Town
3
Rochdale
6
Chesterfield
1
Tranmere Rovers
10
Fleetwood Town
4
6
Sheffield Wednesday
12
Swindon Town
3
Rotherham United
6
Port Vale
10
Newport County
Key metrics
Cards
Oldham Athletic
5
last 5 matches
Salford City
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Salford City received +60% more cards than Oldham Athletic in the last 5 matches.
Oldham Athletic and Salford City cards count, last 5 matches
Fleetwood Town
1
Rochdale
0
Chesterfield
2
Tranmere Rovers
2
Fleetwood Town
0
4
Sheffield Wednesday
0
Swindon Town
2
Rotherham United
1
Port Vale
1
Newport County
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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