Walsall - Oldham Athletic prediction 20 October 2026
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| 1 |  Salford City | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23:14 | +9 | 28 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 24:16 | +8 | 22 |
| 3 |  Cheltenham Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:22 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 |  Crewe Alexandra | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16:16 | 0 | 21 |
| 5 |  York City | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 21:13 | +8 | 20 |
| 6 | Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18:11 | +7 | 19 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | +6 | 19 |
| 8 |  Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10:7 | +3 | 19 |
| 9 |  Accrington Stanley | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22:16 | +6 | 18 |
| 10 |  Shrewsbury Town | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:20 | -4 | 18 |
| 11 |  Grimsby Town | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | +3 | 17 |
| 12 |  Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 0 | 17 |
| 13 |  Tranmere Rovers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16:16 | 0 | 16 |
| 14 |  Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13:16 | -3 | 16 |
| 15 |  Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:20 | -4 | 16 |
| 16 |  Newport County | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16:16 | 0 | 15 |
| 17 |  Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:22 | -7 | 15 |
| 18 |  Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 14 |
| 19 |  Northampton Town | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8:8 | 0 | 13 |
| 20 | Oldham Athletic | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:18 | -4 | 12 |
| 21 |  Colchester United | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham United | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17:23 | -6 | 12 |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | -6 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12:21 | -9 | 6 |
Walsall vs Oldham Athletic Prediction (Oct 20)
The Walsall vs Oldham Athletic prediction for October 20, 2026, points to a tight League 2 contest at 19:45. Based on the stats, Walsall holds a 40% win probability, the draw is at 35%, and Oldham Athletic has a 25% chance of taking all three points.
Team Form
Walsall's last five matches show a pattern of draws: D, W, D, D, D. Their most recent league outing ended 1-1 away at Swindon Town on October 17. The only win in that stretch came in the EFL Trophy, a 3-2 home victory over Fulham U21. Oldham Athletic's form reads W, W, D, D, L. They beat Cheltenham Town 4-1 at home on October 17 and also won 4-2 against Leeds U21 in the EFL Trophy. However, their last away league match was a 0-0 draw at Northampton Town on October 3.
Head-to-Head Record
In 13 all-time meetings, the head-to-head record stands at 6 home wins, 5 draws, and 2 away wins. The most recent clash was on December 29, 2025, when Oldham Athletic won 2-1 at Walsall. Before that, Walsall won 1-0 at Oldham on December 10, 2025. The last four encounters have seen both teams score in three of them, with Walsall winning two and Oldham one.
League Table Positions
Walsall sits 5th in the League 2 table with 16 points from 10 matches (3 wins, 7 draws, 0 losses). They have scored 13 goals and conceded only 7, the best defensive record in the top six. Oldham Athletic is outside the top 12, which suggests a lower position and fewer points. Walsall's unbeaten league record gives them a clear edge in the standings.
Win Probability: Walsall or Oldham Athletic?
After normalizing the best available odds (home 2.78, draw 2.18, away 2.98) and adjusting for recent form, head-to-head trends, and league positions, the calculated win probabilities are: Walsall 40%, draw 35%, Oldham Athletic 25%. Walsall's home advantage and unbeaten league run make them the more likely winner, but the high number of draws in their recent matches keeps the draw probability significant.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers offer tight odds: a home win at 2.78, the draw at 2.18, and an away win at 2.98. The low draw odds reflect Walsall's seven draws in ten league games. Based on the stats, the most probable outcome is a Walsall win, but a draw cannot be ruled out. Our prediction is Walsall to win, with a low-scoring match likely given both teams' recent defensive records.
Walsall vs Oldham Athletic โ FAQ
- Who will win Walsall vs Oldham Athletic?
- Walsall has a 40% chance of winning, the draw is at 35%, and Oldham Athletic has a 25% chance. Walsall is the favorite based on their unbeaten league record and home advantage.
- What is the win probability for Walsall?
- Walsall has a 40% win probability. This is calculated from the odds (2.78 for a home win) and adjusted for their strong defensive form and higher league position.
- When is the Walsall vs Oldham Athletic match?
- The match is on October 20, 2026, at 19:45 local time. It is a League 2 fixture in England.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The best available odds are: Walsall win 2.78, draw 2.18, Oldham Athletic win 2.98. These odds imply a tight contest with a slight leaning toward the draw.