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Walsall vs Oldham, 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Bescot Stadium (Walsall), with A. Dale officiating. Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Walsall vs Oldham: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Walsall lie 3rd, having collected 22 points after 13 matches (5W 7D 1L); Oldham lie 18th, having collected 15 points (4W 3D 7L).
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.9%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.67), which we give a 57% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 57%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 53%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 53%.
- Unavailable: Walsall 0, Oldham 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 53%, top price 1.85). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Walsall: no absences. Oldham will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Walsall vs Oldham: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.45 | 3.72 | 2.85 |
| Market average | 2.38 | 3.44 | 2.73 |
| Lowest odds | 2.30 | 3.12 | 2.58 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.28 | 1.22 | 76.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.85 | 1.77 | 53.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.15 | 2.01 | 46.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.00 | 2.84 | 32.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.62 | 57.3% |
| BTTS – no | 2.25 | 2.18 | 42.7% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 20/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Walsall 1–1 Oldham, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Walsall 3rd (22 points), Oldham 18th (15 points).
- Absences: Walsall 0, Oldham 0.
Who will win Walsall vs Oldham?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Walsall vs Oldham: injuries and missing players
Walsall
- No reported absences
Oldham
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Walsall vs Oldham?
Over 2.5 goals (1.85); Walsall or draw (1X) (1.47).
Who will win Walsall vs Oldham?
Our estimate gives Walsall a 39% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Oldham 34%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 20 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Referee: A. Dale.
Who will be missing?
Walsall: no absences. Oldham: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 53% (odds 1.85) and under 2.5 goals at 47% (odds 2.15).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 57% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.9%), then 1–0 (8.8%) and 2–1 (8.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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