Oldham Athletic
- Oldham Athletic are winless in their last three home games (2 draws, 1 defeat).
- Micky Mellon has done a good job since his appointment as manager in October 2023, instilling an energetic, disciplined, high-tempo playing style that suits his players, particularly at home.
- The Latics play a 4-4-2 system with plenty of full-back overlap and central overloads, which they set up with high pressing and transitions to counter-attack.
Newport County
- Newport County FC have lost 4 of their last 5 games (1 win).
- Newport County FC have made a tough start to the season, they’re rock bottom of League Two in 24th place with just 11 points from their first 16 games.
- The Exiles have had a rough patch recently, losing three consecutive games (1 win, 4 defeats in total from last 5) including a 1-0 away defeat to Shrewsbury Town last time out in League Two and a 1-0 home defeat to Exeter City in the EFL Trophy.
- Kai Whitmore is Newport County’s standout player this season with 3 goals in 12 League Two appearances, he’ll need to be closely marked in this game.
Key Players
Kai Whitmore - 3 goals in 12 League Two appearances for Newport County.
Betting Insights
- With Oldham’s home form (W1 D5 L2), Newport County’s woeful recent form (W1 L4) and the bookmakers' odds (1.62 for Oldham) it is hard to see any reason to bet against the hosts on Saturday, especially based on our Oldham Athletic vs Newport County FC prediction.
- The Exiles are 5.14 to take the points with a draw priced at 3.82.
- Both Teams To Score (1.85) is a decent bet, however, as Oldham have struggled to find the net at home (6 goals in 8 League Two matches at Boundary Park).
- The Oldham Athletic vs Newport County FC betting tips also highlight that Newport’s defensive record is questionable, particularly away from home (1.12 scored, 1.38 conceded per away game).
Prediction
Stick with the hosts.
