Expert Analysis: Oldham Athletic vs Walsall
This upcoming match between Oldham Athletic and Walsall presents an intriguing betting landscape. With both teams having demonstrated defensive capabilities, several betting options lean towards low-scoring outcomes. The statistical predictions suggest a cautious approach from both sides, particularly in the second half where the likelihood of neither team scoring is notably high at 89.20%. Additionally, the under 5.5 cards and under 4.5 cards markets indicate a relatively disciplined match, with fewer bookings expected. The match could see a tightly contested first half, with a draw being a strong possibility at 66.20%. Overall, the average total goals prediction of 2.51 aligns with the expectation of a low-scoring game.
Oldham Athletic
Walsall
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 88.80% | (0-1) 0-0 2H 1.29 | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 78.80% | (0-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 78.40% | (0-1) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 69.60% | (0-1) 0-1 1H 1.15 | |
| Draw In First Half | 68.00% | (0-1) 0-1 1H 1.95 | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 70.00% | (0-1) 1.58 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 65.70% | (0-1) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 59.10% | (0-1) 1.44 | |
| Under 0.5 Goals HT | 58.20% | (0-1) 0-1 1H 2.50 | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 53.00% | (0-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 54.60% | (0-1) | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 57.60% | (0-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 56.10% | (0-1) | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 53.70% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.51% | (0-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.89% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.68% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.73% | (0-1) |
Prediction Insights
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 89.20% – The second half is expected to be particularly defensive, with both teams likely focusing on maintaining their lead or avoiding conceding.
- Under 5.5 Cards: 77.60% – This suggests a disciplined match with fewer bookings, possibly due to both teams’ focus on maintaining a clean sheet.
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 78.40% – Oldham Athletic might adopt a more defensive strategy in the first half, aiming to counter-attack later in the game.
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 72.70% – The opening period could see both sides playing cautiously, leading to a low-scoring first half.
- Draw In First Half: 66.20% – A stalemate in the first half is likely, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the teams.
- Under 2.5 Goals: 67.60% – The overall expectation is for fewer than three goals, aligning with the defensive trends observed.
- Under 0.5 Goals HT: 58.00% – A nil result by halftime is a strong possibility, indicating tight defensive play from both teams.
- Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 54.60% – Walsall might find opportunities to score in the latter stages of the match as Oldham Athletic potentially pushes forward.
- First Goal 30+ Minutes: 58.70% – Scoring is expected to occur later in the game, suggesting that initial tactics will focus on defense.
The average goals scored and conceded (1.98 and 1.03 respectively) further support the prediction of a closely contested match with limited goals.