EFL League Two

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45

Walsall

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Oldham Athletic

Team Performance 1 out of 10

Walsall vs Oldham Athletic Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 20/10

The encounter between Walsall and Oldham Athletic is set to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 20/10.

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.

Our Recommended Bet

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.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Walsall and Oldham Athletic to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Walsall

Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
4 matches against Walsall ended in a draw
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches

Draw: 12/5

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Walsall Preview

Walsall has completed 9 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 3 wins, 6 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 1.67 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 12 goals (1.33 per game) and conceded 6 (0.67 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Walsall has played 68 matches, scoring 86 goals (1.26 per match) and conceding 82 (1.21 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Walsall

Goals Scored: 87

Goals Conceded: 83

Average Goals Scored: 1.26

Average Goals Conceded: 1.2

Wins: 27

Goal Difference: 4

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Swindon Town 1 - 1 Walsall	D
13/10	Walsall 3 - 2 Fulham U21	W
10/10	Fleetwood Town 1 - 1 Walsall	D
26/09	Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1 Walsall	D
22/09	Walsall 1 - 6 Stevenage	L

Walsall to win the match: 11/8

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £23.75

Oldham Athletic Preview

Across 9 EFL League Two matches, Oldham Athletic has posted 2 victories, 2 stalemates, and 5 defeats, averaging 0.89 points per fixture. In those games they scored 9 (1 per match) and conceded 13 (1.44 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Oldham Athletic has earned 23 wins from 64 matches across all competitions, scoring 84 goals (1.31 per match) and conceding 82 (1.28 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Oldham Athletic

Goals Scored: 88

Goals Conceded: 83

Average Goals Scored: 1.35

Average Goals Conceded: 1.28

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 5

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Oldham Athletic 4 - 1 Cheltenham Town	W
13/10	Oldham Athletic 4 - 2 Leeds United U21	W
10/10	Oldham Athletic 0 - 0 Accrington Stanley	D
26/09	Oldham Athletic 1 - 4 Salford City	L
22/09	Oldham Athletic 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town	W

Oldham Athletic to win the match: 9/5

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £28.00

Statistical Insights for Walsall vs Oldham Athletic

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 Walsall vs Oldham Athletic fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Walsall

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W D D L	1.2
Home	W L W D W	2
Away	D D D D D	1

Oldham Athletic

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D L W	2
Home	W W D L W	2
Away	L L D L L	0.2

Favourite

Home Win

5/4

43.48%

Draw

12/5

29.41%

Away Win

9/5

35.84%

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

Walsall

last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Oldham Athletic scored +43% more goals than Walsall in the last 5 matches.

Walsall and Oldham Athletic goals scored count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Fulham U21

Fleetwood Town

Tranmere Rovers

Stevenage

Cheltenham Town

Leeds United U21

Accrington Stanley

Salford City

Fleetwood Town

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Walsall

last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Walsall conceded +57% more goals than Oldham Athletic in the last 5 matches.

Walsall and Oldham Athletic goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Fulham U21

Fleetwood Town

Tranmere Rovers

Stevenage

Cheltenham Town

Leeds United U21

Accrington Stanley

Salford City

Fleetwood Town

Key metrics

Corners

Walsall

last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Oldham Athletic received +19% more corners than Walsall in the last 5 matches.

Walsall and Oldham Athletic corners count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Fulham U21

Fleetwood Town

Tranmere Rovers

Stevenage

Cheltenham Town

Leeds United U21

Accrington Stanley

Salford City

Fleetwood Town

Key metrics

Cards

Walsall

last 5 matches

Oldham Athletic

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Walsall received +50% more cards than Oldham Athletic in the last 5 matches.

Walsall and Oldham Athletic cards count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Fulham U21

Fleetwood Town

Tranmere Rovers

Stevenage

Cheltenham Town

Leeds United U21

Accrington Stanley

Salford City

Fleetwood Town

Published on 17 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 18 October 2026, at 22:19

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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.