Walsall vs Oldham Athletic Match Analysis and Prediction

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Walsall will be looking for a fourth home win in a row when they host Oldham Athletic at the Banks’ Stadium in round 37 of the League Two on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the visitors head into the game on a four-game winless run and will be looking to end the dry spell and move out of the relegation zone.

Walsall continued their push into the top half of the table as they secured a 1-0 victory over Sutton United at home last Saturday.

In that game, Conor Wilkinson calmly delivered his penalty shortly after the half-hour mark to end the visitors’ three-game winning streak.

They are now unbeaten in each of their four most recent matches, recording two wins and two draws, while losing only once in their last seven since ending a seven-game losing run back in February.

After failing to win any of their four opening home games this year, the Saddlers head into Tuesday’s fixture on a run of three straight wins at home, defeating Tranmere Rovers, Hartlepool United and Sutton United.

Oldham Athletic picked up their second consecutive league defeat as they were beaten 1-0 by Swindon Town last time out.

Prior to that, the Latics saw their seven-game unbeaten run come to an end through a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Carlisle United on March 5.

While they have two games in hand, John Sheridan’s side are currently second last in the league standings with 31 points from 34 games, seven points above Scunthorpe United at the bottom.

With their struggles on the road this season, next up is a tough test going up against an opposing side they have failed to defeat in any of the last three meetings between the sides, losing twice and drawing one since a 2-0 victory back in October 2019.

Walsall vs Oldham Athletic head to head

The two sides have previously met on 37 occasions across all competitions, where Walsall have taken 13 victories while Oldham have won 14, and they have drawn in 10. Oldham have scored 44 goals and conceded 46. In their last five meetings, Walsall have won twice, Oldham once with one draw.

Oldham Athletic 1-1 Walsall 11/04/18

Oldham Athletic 2-0 Walsall 22/10/19

Oldham Athletic 2-3 Walsall 15/12/20

Walsall 1-1 Oldham Athletic 16/01/21

Oldham Athletic 1-3 Walsall 19/10/21

Walsall latest home form

Walsall have recently been on a good run of form at home, having won in each of their three most recent matches. Their last home defeat came on February 5 when they lost 1-0 to Northampton Town. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded four.

Walsall 1-2 Bradford City 25/01/22

Walsall 0-1 Northampton Town 05/02/22

Walsall 1-0 Tranmere Rovers 12/02/22

Walsall 3-1 Hartlepool United 26/02/22

Walsall 1-0 Sutton United 12/03/22

Walsall latest away form

The Saddlers have recently been on a relatively good form on the road, having lost lost just one of their four most recent matches. That defeat came on February 22 when they lost 5-0 to Swindon Town. In their last five matches, they have won one, drawn two and lost two.

Scunthorpe United 1-0 Walsall 08/02/22

Forest Green Rovers 0-1 Walsall 19/02/22

Swindon Town 5-0 Walsall 22/02/22

Northampton Town 1-1 Walsall 01/03/22

Barrow 1-1 Walsall 05/03/22

Oldham Athletic latest home form

Despite losing their last league home game 2-1 to Carlisle United, Oldham have recently been on a relatively good form at home, having been unbeaten in three matches prior to that. In their last five matches, they have won two, drawn one and lost two, scoring five goals and conceding nine.

Oldham Athletic 0-6 Wigan Athletic 04/01/22

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 latest away form

The Latics lost their last league away game 1-0 to Swindon Town. However, they have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having been unbeaten in their previous four matches. In their last five away matches, they have won one, drawn three and lost one.

Scunthorpe United 0-1 Oldham Athletic 05/02/22

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

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

Crawley Town 1-1 Oldham Athletic 01/03/22

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

Walsall news

Hayden White, Emmanuel Monthe, Emmanuel Osadebe, Donervon Daniels and Tyrese Shade are expected to shield Carl Rushworth between the sticks, with Flynn opting for a back five formation.

Captain Joss Labadie, Liam Kinsella and Jack Earing should feature in midfield, while George Miller and Wilkinson will lead the attack on Tuesday.

Oldham Athletic news

Oldham will have to do without the services of Jordan Clarke, who is currently suspended after receiving his marching orders in the game against Swindon Town on Saturday.

Forward Junior Luamba, who has scored two goals in nine appearances this season, is out of contention after suffering a hamstring problem back in February.