Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
It is Walsall against Oldham on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Bescot Stadium (Walsall), and A. Dale will referee. This one looks too close to call. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Walsall vs Oldham: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Walsall are 3rd in the table, on 22 points after 13 matches (5W 7D 1L), and Oldham are 18th, on 15 points (4W 3D 7L).
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 1–1 score estimate, roughly 2 goals in all, and 1–1 (11.9%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.67), and we rate it at 57%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 57% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 53% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 2 goals; over 2.5 goals: 53%.
- Out: Walsall 0, Oldham 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 57%, best price 1.67). With roughly 2 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Walsall: no absences. Absent for Oldham: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Walsall vs Oldham: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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 from several bookmakers, combined and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.8%.
At a glance
- 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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Walsall vs Oldham: team news and absences
Walsall
- No reported absences
Oldham
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
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
What do we tip for Walsall vs Oldham?
Over 2.5 goals (1.85); Walsall or draw (1X) (1.47).
Who will win Walsall vs Oldham?
We estimate: Walsall win 39%, draw 27%, Oldham win 34%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 20 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Referee: A. Dale.
Who will be missing?
Walsall: no absences. Oldham: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 53% (odds 1.85); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 47% (odds 2.15).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 57% (odds 1.67).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.9%), then 1–0 (8.8%) and 2–1 (8.6%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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