Oldham vs Sutton United Predictions

• Oldham have not kept a clean sheet in six matches
• Eight of Sutton’s last eleven games have seen both teams score
• The Latics have seen both teams score in nine of their last 13 home outings

Has the John Sheridan effect worn off?

After dragging themselves out of the relegation zone, Oldham have lost four matches in a row and sunk back into the bottom two, with their inability to keep a clean sheet becoming an increasing concern.

The Latics have now conceded in six successive matches, with both teams netting in four of those games, while at Boundary Park both teams have scored in half of the last four.

Before John Sheridan’s return to the dugout they had plenty of problems in front of goal, but have now netted in eight of the last ten, so it is clear where their problems lie.

Sutton tailing away?

Sutton’s impressive season, which has seen them reach the EFL Trophy final, still sees them in with a chance of a first ever promotion to League One, but they are now three without a win.

Both teams have scored in the last two of those games, against Tranmere and Swindon, while they have still only won five times on the road, losing eight and drawing a further five.

They too have a problem keeping clean sheets on the road, conceding in ten of their last 11 on their travels and with both teams scoring in eight of those games.

Both teams to score looks a strong prediction for this game, and I think Oldham could sneak the win, so I select 2-1 to the hosts as the correct score prediction.