Walsall v Oldham prediction
Team pages: Walsall · Oldham · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Away the free pick for Walsall v Oldham, League Two on Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45 BST.
The match
Walsall host Oldham in League Two on Tuesday 20 October (kick-off 19:45 UK); the model’s free pick is Walsall or Oldham (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Walsall are unbeaten in their last 12 matches.
Form and the table
Five of Walsall’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in seven of Walsall’s last 15 results (47%). At home, Walsall have two wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches — 1.50 points per game, scoring 0.83 and conceding 0.67. Walsall have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Nine of Oldham’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Oldham’s last 15 results (53%). Away from home, Oldham have no wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 7 away matches — 0.14 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 2.14. Oldham have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Oldham have conceded 14 goals, the 11th-most of the 24 clubs.
Walsall (fifth) and Oldham (19th) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 95 rating points above Oldham (Walsall 1474, Oldham 1380, after at least 231 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 29 December 2025, finished Walsall 1–2 Oldham.
Team news
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, M. Hancock, J. Connolly, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, S. Sprangler, I. Moore, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Reece Smith (4.9 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and three assists) and Jed Ward (4.6 per match over 12 appearances) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Reece Smith averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 952 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 1085 minutes, with two or more saves in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Oldham XI (4-2-3-1): M. Hudson, J. Robson, D. Daniels, G. Scott-Morriss, E. Monthe, O. Norburn, K. Appiah-Forson, K. Drummond, F. Fawunmi, T. Pett, C. Kavanagh — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Calum Kavanagh (4.6 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and four assists) and Jamie Robson (4.5 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been Oldham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Oldham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Calum Kavanagh averages 3.2 shots per 90 over 806 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jamie Robson averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 997 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Poundland Bescot Stadium
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 4 · draws 1 · Oldham 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 1W 4D 0L · Oldham 1W 1D 3L
Walsall v Oldham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Walsall for / against | Line | Oldham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.75our book | 1.25 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.75 for · 16.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.88 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.13 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 0.88 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 72.8 | 2.6 | 0.2 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.3 | 2.4 | 2.1 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 57.9 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pressley n 8 | 82.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 57.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| C. Clarke n 8 | 53.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 49 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Smith n 8 | 87.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 82.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Ahui n 8 | 66.6 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.3 | 3 |
| C. Crew n 8 | 44.4 | 3 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 30 | 2.6 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 49 | 2.1 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 87.8 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4 |
Oldham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Fondop-Talum n 8 | 49 | 3.2 | 1.8 | — |
| E. Nevitt n 8 | 31.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Thomas Daniel Hill n 8 | 52.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | — |
| Kai Payne n 8 | 37.1 | 2.1 | 0 | — |
| L. Temple n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kavanagh n 8 | 75.6 | 3.4 | 1 |
| M. Fondop-Talum n 8 | 49 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| F. Fawunmi n 8 | 60.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| K. Drummond n 8 | 72.9 | 2 | 0.6 |
| G. Scott-Morriss n 8 | 84.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kavanagh n 8 | 75.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| F. Fawunmi n 8 | 60.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Robson n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Thomas Daniel Hill n 8 | 52.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Hawkes n 8 | 51.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Daniel Hill n 8 | 52.6 | 2.6 |
| K. Drummond n 8 | 72.9 | 2.5 |
| N. Chilvers n 8 | 48.8 | 2.3 |
| W. Sutton n 8 | 79.6 | 2 |
| L. Temple n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Hudson n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Oldham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-29 Walsall 1–2 Oldham
- 2025-12-10 Oldham 0–1 Walsall
- 2022-03-15 Walsall 2–1 Oldham
- 2021-10-19 Oldham 1–3 Walsall
- 2021-01-16 Walsall 1–1 Oldham
- 2020-12-15 Oldham 2–3 Walsall
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Walsall v Oldham?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Walsall v Oldham is Home or Away (best price 1.30 at Bet365).
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Oldham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 4, Oldham won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Oldham?
- Recent form — Walsall 1W 4D 0L; Oldham 1W 1D 3L.
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