Oldham Athletic vs Sutton United Match Analysis and Prediction

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Oldham Athletic will host Sutton United at Boundary Park on Tuesday for a contest of major significance at both ends of the League Two table.

The hosts are currently sitting in the relegation zone while Sutton will be looking to return to winning ways in the battle for playoff places.

Oldham are in a concerning form in the battle for League Two survival, having lost their last four matches and failed to win any of their last six.

Following a crucial spell in February, in which they picked up three victories and a draw to move away from the bottom two, John Sheridan’s side played out consecutive stalemates with Colchester United and Crawley Town, but have since been unable to add to their points tally.

Oldham firstly suffered defeats to Carlisle United, Swindon Town and Walsall, before they recent met Exeter City at home at the weekend, and they lost 2-0 with Kyle Taylor and Jevani Brown scoring to secure the win for the visitors.

The Latics remain three points adrift of safety and six points behind 21st-placed Barrow, and they will be desperate to record a vital win as their chances of survival decrease heading into the final straight of the season.

Meanwhile, following a five-game winless run, Sutton strengthened their claim for a playoff place with back-to-back victories over Scunthorpe United and Rochdale, but they have been unable to add another mark to their wins column since.

Sutton hosted Tranmere Rovers at the weekend, and while they were held to a 1-1 draw, Matt Gray’s side should still be relatively pleased with the point.

In their bid for a second straight promotion after reaching the League Two for the first time in their history, Sutton currently sit ninth, but with a game in hand on seventh-placed Swindon Town.

Oldham Athletic vs Sutton United head to head

The two teams have previously met on only one occasion in the League Two in August 2021, where Oldham Athletic picked up a 2-1 away victory. This will be second time they will be meeting in the reverse match in the same league.

Sutton United 1-2 Oldham Athletic 28/08/21

Oldham Athletic latest home form

Oldham have most recently been on a poor form at home, as they have lost in each of their two most recent matches. Their last home victory came on February 19 when they defeated Bradford City 2-0. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded five.

Oldham Athletic 0-0 Rochdale 29/01/22

Oldham Athletic 2-1 Bristol Rovers 08/02/22

Oldham Athletic 2-0 Bradford City 19/02/22

Oldham Athletic 1-2 Carlisle United 05/03/22

Oldham Athletic 0-2 Exeter City 19/03/22

Oldham Athletic latest away form

Oldham have recently been on a poor run of form on the road, having failed to win in any of their five most recent matches. Their last away victory came on February 5 when they defeated Scunthorpe United 1-0. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded nine.

Newport County 3-3 Oldham Athletic 12/02/22

Colchester United 1-1 Oldham Athletic 26/02/22

Crawley Town 2-2 Oldham Athletic 01/03/22

Swindon Town 1-0 Oldham Athletic 12/03/22

Walsall 2-1 Oldham Athletic 15/03/22

Sutton United latest home form

Sutton have been on a good run of form at home, and they have been unbeaten in their ten most recent matches. In their most recent home game, they picked up a 1-1 draw against Tranmere Rovers. In their last five matches, they have scored nine goals and conceded three.

Sutton United 0-0 Salford City 08/02/22

Sutton United 1-1 Forest Green Rovers 12/02/22

Sutton United 4-1 Scunthorpe United 26/02/22

Sutton United 3-0 Rochdale 05/03/22

Sutton United 1-1 Tranmere Rovers 19/03/22

Sutton United latest away form

Sutton have recently been on a relatively poor run of form on the road, having won just one of their five most recent matches. They recently defeated Wigan Athletic throught penalties after a 1-1 in the EFL Trophy. In their last five, they have scored three goals and conceded seven.

Bristol Rovers 2-0 Sutton United 15/02/22

Hartlepool United 1-1 Sutton United 19/02/22

Wigan Athletic 1-1(P) Sutton United 08/03/22

Walsall 1-0 Sutton United 12/03/22

Swindon Town 2-1 Sutton United 15/03/22

Oldham Athletic news

Oldham were boosted by the return of defender Jordan Clarke from a suspension last time out, and he should again line up in a back three alongside Will Sutton and Sam Hart.

Davis Keillor-Dunn will lead the attacking line, while Hallam Hope will also play a role in the front three.

Sutton United news

With several injury concerns, Isaac Olaofe, Donovan Wilson, Robert Milsom, Louis John, Harry Beautyman and Alistair Smith were ruled out of the weekend’s clash.

Omar Bugiel and Richie Bennett will play their role at the top end of the pitch in Olaofe’s absense, while David Ajiboye is also a three from the wing.