Oldham Athletic
- Oldham Athletic have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
- The Latics have won two, drawn five and lost two of their nine League Two matches at Boundary Park where they have conceded just seven goals, making them a consideration for those searching for Oldham Athletic vs Walsall FC betting tips.
Walsall FC
- Walsall FC have won their last three away games in a row, a fact worth noting for anyone interested in Oldham Athletic vs Walsall FC betting tips.
- The Saddlers have 35 points from 18 games and are twelve points ahead of Oldham Athletic, who have collected 23 from the same number of games and currently sit in 16th.
Head-to-Head
- Mat Sadler has installed a system that is very familiar to many of those involved in the club as it is very similar to the three-at-the-back system with high-pressing wing-backs that John Whitaker used at Port Vale.
- Both managers have a pressing game, but Mellon’s men are more of a direct, transition football team whereas Sadler’s side look to control games from the front by applying high pressure and switching the ball quickly to exploit the spaces on the counter.
- The Oldham Athletic vs Walsall FC prediction will depend on control of the flanks and the way the two teams handle transitions, which is likely to be crucial.
Key Players
- Oldham will look to Josh Hawkes for their goals, as he has scored two of their last six.
- Walsall, meanwhile, will turn to Daniel Kanu, who has scored seven in 14 appearances so far and looks to be their best bet to score at any time in this contest.
Betting Insights
- The Saddlers are the slight favorites at 2.62 with Oldham at 2.7 and the draw 3.05.
- A bet on the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.63 looks the best way to go.
Prediction
We feel that the visitors are the more likely winners, given their current form, but Oldham’s defensive record and their typical set-up should make this a close game.
