League Two: Oldham vs Shrewsbury – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 14 match between Oldham and Shrewsbury and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Oldham and Shrewsbury are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Saturday at Boundary Park, with much riding on the outcome in this League Two battle.

Oldham approach round 14 as number 17 in the League Two table with 15 points on their account so far. With 13 rounds behind them, Shrewsbury have amassed 12 points, placing them as number 21 in the standings.

Team form: Oldham vs Shrewsbury

Oldham Form

A draw is the best Oldham can show from their last three games, where they came up short in a 3-1 defeat against Notts Co.. A0-0 draw with Barrow followed before they were defeated 1-0 by Salford City. Oldham claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League Two, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored four and conceded five goals.

Shrewsbury Form

Shrewsbury look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 0-0 with Barrow, before downing first Cambridge U by 2-0, then Crawley in a 1-0 win. Shrewsbury only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 13 goals to five.

Betting facts for Oldham and Shrewsbury

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Oldham and Shrewsbury played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Oldham vs Shrewsbury

Michael Mellon is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Shrewsbury look to William Boyle, hoping he can add to his current total of two League Two goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Oldham claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Shrewsbury won three, drew one and lost six of their last 10 games away. Shrewsbury have beaten Oldham in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Oldham scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Shrewsbury only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Shrewsbury have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Shrewsbury managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Oldham were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Shrewsbury have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Oldham when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Oldham saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Shrewsbury played across all tournaments. They scored 1.2 times on average in the process.