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League Two: Oldham vs Chesterfield – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 24 match between Oldham and Chesterfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Oldham comes up against Chesterfield as of late.

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Team form: Oldham vs Chesterfield

Oldham Form

Oldham are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Tranmere 3-1, and then drawing 0-0 with Grimsby. They were back as winners when they defeated Walsall 1-2. Oldham only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored eight and conceded four goals.

Chesterfield Form

Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Chesterfield. They first took out Shrewsbury by 0-1 before downing Notts Co. by 2-0. The winning streak came to an end against Cambridge U, who ran out 0-1 winners. In their last six away matches in the League Two, Chesterfield won twice, while also recording three draws. They endured one defeat in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 11 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting facts for Oldham and Chesterfield

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Oldham and Chesterfield. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 Oldham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Oldham home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Oldham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Oldham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players on top: Oldham vs Chesterfield

Lee Bonis scored four goals in six League Two games for Chesterfield. This took his total for the season up to six goals scored in League Two. Michael Mellon is the man to point out for the home side, scoring four times in six League Two outings.

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Full-time result

Oldham claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing two. Chesterfield won three of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost three of the games in this run. Chesterfield remained without defeat in 5 away games on the bounce. Chesterfield have not lost to Oldham in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Oldham scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Chesterfield got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Of the previous 10 outings, Chesterfield scored the opening goal six times, whereas Oldham were first on target in three of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Oldham saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Chesterfield’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches.