Oldham vs Newport County Predictions

• Both teams have scored in 11 of Oldham’s 17 home games this season and in three of Newport’s last five away fixtures.
• The Latics have seen over 1.5 goals scored in 14 of their 17 matches at Boundary Park, with the club scoring 1.35 and conceding 1.24 times on average.
• The Exiles have the fourth-worst away record in the division, as they’ve scored just 12 goals in their 15 away ties.

No shortage of goals for the hosts

Oldham Athletic come into this game on the back of a four-game winless run that has seen the club pick up two defeats and two draws. The Latics now sit in 19^th place, a comfortable eight points from relegation.

Dario Maamria’s men have done quite well at home too, winning five and drawing seven of their 17 games at Boundary Park. Oldham has a tough time keeping the goals out at home, where they’ve conceded an average of 1.24 goals per game whilst also failing to keep a clean sheet on just three occasions. However, the Latics have also managed to score at least once in all but four ties, netting 1.35 times

Visitors continue struggling on the road

Newport County picked up their fourth defeat from their last six games as they were thrashed 4-2 by Grimsby Town on Tuesday. The Exiles have a huge 13-point cushion between them and relegation, as well as the fact they’ve played three games less than most other clubs in the league.

Newport also have the fourth-worst away record in the division, as they’ve only won 12 points from a possible 45, with Mike Flynn’s side also struggling for goals on their travels. They’ve scored just 12 times for an average of 0.8 goals, failing to score in 7 of their 15 away games. Moreover, their defensive record on the road isn’t any better, with Newport conceding 1.27 times per away day and have only kept a clean sheet four times.

Stalemate at Oldham

Whilst neither is desperate for points in their fight for survival, the clubs will be eager to add more distance between them and the bottom places below, as Oldham have an eight-point advantage with their upcoming opponents boasting a massive 13-point cushion with three games in hand.

We’re going to back both teams to score for this game, as 65% of Oldham’s games at Boundary Park have seen this occur, as the hosts have only kept a clean sheet three times at home but have also netted at least once 13 times. Moreover, Newport have seen both teams score in three of their last five away days.

As for the final score, a 1-1 at Boundary Park is a good choice. Only three of Oldham’s home games have seen under 1.5 goals scored, with the hosts scoring 1.35 and conceding 1.24 goals on average. As for Newport, only 9 of their 15 away days have seen at least two goals scored, with the Exiles netting 0.8 and letting in 1.27 goals on their travels.