Oldham vs Salford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Oldham vs Salford

Oldham go head-to-head with Salford at Boundary Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 April.

We are expecting a low number of goals when Oldham meet Salford. The odds of -116 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.

Oldham Athletic have been beaten in back-to-back League Two games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Barrow at SO Legal Stadium.

Salford City drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Peninsula Stadium ended 0-0 against Gillingham.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Salford have beaten Oldham on three consecutive occasions. In their last encounter, hosts Salford came out with a 1-0 win at Peninsula Stadium. The past 7 H2H matches have involved five Salford wins, one Oldham victory and one draw.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Salford	46	25	6	15	61	51	10	61:51	81
10	Oldham	46	18	14	14	60	44	16	60:44	68

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Confirmed Lineups

Oldham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mathew Hudson (GK), Will Sutton, Dynel Simeu, Emmanuel Monthe, Jamie Robson, Kane Taylor, Ryan Woods, Tom Pett, Josh Hawkes, Oliver Hammond, Mike Fondop-Talum.

Salford confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Matthew Young (GK), Haji Mnoga, Adebola Oluwo, Brandon Cooper, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt, Matt Butcher, Josh Austerfield, Jorge Grant, Ryan Graydon, Daniel Udoh.

Oldham vs Salford Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Oldham vs Salford with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Match Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this League Two encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -116 look more than fair.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent League Two stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Oldham vs Salford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oldham games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Oldham games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Salford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Salford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Salford games on the road.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

There are some bigger-priced options for those looking for larger odds and that includes the Result & Total Goals market. Combine Under 2.5 Goals with one of the teams to triumph.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Oldham 1 - 0 Salford

One bet that has caught our eye is Oldham to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Oldham vs Salford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the draw at +230 on the Full-Time Result, with Salford City available to back at betting odds of +133. Oldham Athletic are +180 to win this League Two clash.

If Salford and Oldham play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -102.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+230

2

+133

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+123

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-385

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+102

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+108

Stats: League Two matches only
Oldham have not lost at Boundary Park in the past seven matches. Micky Mellon's team have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Salford have racked up five wins and five losses in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at Boundary Park, Salford beat Oldham 2-1. The past 3 H2H games at Boundary Park have seen two Salford victories and just one triumph for Oldham.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Oldham Home Stats		6-3-1	2.10	1.40	0.70	3	7	4	6
Salford Away Stats		5-0-5	2.40	1.20	1.20	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Oldham vs Salford Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Oldham vs Salford team news beforehand. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two and the newest injury information.

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