Tranmere Rovers
- Tranmere Rovers have lost four of their last five games and have been beaten in their last three.
- Tranmere Rovers’ miserable form continued when they were beaten 5-0 away to Notts County recently and Andy Crosby’s men could be in for a rough game when Oldham Athletic arrive at Prenton Park on Saturday.
- Rovers have lost three consecutive games after a 2-1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra, while they have failed to beat Oldham Athletic in their last two meetings and were beaten at home by the Latics in their most recent meeting.
- Rovers have won just four of their 17 home games in League Two this season, drawing five and losing eight.
Oldham Athletic
- Oldham Athletic have won their last three games and have taken ten points from their last five matches.
- The Latics have won their last three, taking ten points from their last five, and have scored 16 goals in 15 away League Two fixtures, which is a solid return on the road.
Head-to-Head
Rovers have failed to beat Oldham Athletic in their last two meetings and were beaten at home by the Latics in their most recent meeting.
Key Players
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Oldham Athletic are a direct, get it in the box and win it type of team and, in Jack Stevens, who has scored three goals in Oldham’s five-match unbeaten run, and Michael Mellon, who has seven in 16 League Two appearances this term, have a couple of target forwards.
- Jack Stevens - three goals in Oldham’s five-match unbeaten run.
- Michael Mellon - seven goals in 16 League Two appearances.
Betting Insights
Both teams to score - No is the top pick for this game at 1.98 , while Oldham Athletic to win, 2.24 , is also a strong option and over 2.5 goals, 1.97 , should also be covered on the day.
Prediction
Micky Mellon’s men are in good shape and are certainly the most likely victor on Saturday, but it should also be a high-scoring matchup with Tranmere Rovers conceding 26 goals in 17 home games this season - an average of 1.53 goals per game in League Two.
