Oldham vs Salford: Expert Predictions, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds – April 18, 2026
Oldham Athletic host Salford City at Boundary Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 local time.
Match details and context
This League Two fixture arrives with contrasting recent form. Oldham have lost their last two league matches. Salford drew their previous game 0-0 at Peninsula Stadium.
Recent results
- Oldham lost 3-2 to Barrow at the SO Legal Stadium.
- Salford played a goalless draw with Gillingham at home.
- When the sides last met, Salford won 1-0 at Peninsula Stadium.
Form and head-to-head trends
Historical meetings favour Salford in recent seasons. The past seven head-to-heads show five wins for Salford.
Across those seven matches there was one Oldham victory and one draw.
Boundary Park history
Oldham have been difficult to beat at Boundary Park recently. They have gone seven matches without defeat at the ground.
In their last ten home games Oldham recorded six wins, three draws and one loss. They average 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded at home.
Confirmed lineups
Both managers named starting XIs for the match. Oldham lined up in a 4-4-2 and Salford in a 5-3-2.
| Oldham (4-4-2) | Salford (5-3-2) |
|---|---|
| Mathew Hudson (GK) | Matthew Young (GK) |
| Will Sutton | Haji Mnoga |
| Dynel Simeu | Adebola Oluwo |
| Emmanuel Monthe | Josh Austerfield |
| Jamie Robson | Rosaire Longelo |
| Tom Pett | Luke Garbutt |
| Ryan Woods | Jorge Grant |
| Josh Hawkes | Brandon Cooper |
| Kane Taylor | Matt Butcher |
| Oliver Hammond | Ryan Graydon |
| Mike Fondop-Talum | Daniel Udoh |
Odds, markets and betting tips
Bookmakers priced the full-time result competitively. The draw was listed around 3.30.
Odds for a Salford win stood near 2.33. Oldham were close to 2.80 to win.
- Asian Handicap: Salford -0.25 available at about 1.98.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes quoted near 1.65.
- Under 2.5 goals was offered at 1.86 by several firms.
Why Under 2.5 is favoured
Both sides have recent matches with few goals. Statistical lines support a low-scoring outlook.
- Oldham: four of the last five home games under 2.5 goals.
- Oldham: seven of the last ten home matches under 2.5 goals.
- Salford: four of the last five matches under 2.5 goals.
- Salford: seven of the last ten matches under 2.5 goals.
- Salford: last three away games all under 2.5 goals.
Market-implied probability for the Under 2.5 selection was about 53.8 percent. Our analysts place the chance closer to 60 percent.
Prediction and expert view
Filmogaz.com’s preview team backed a low-scoring outcome. The pick is Under 2.5 goals at the quoted 1.86 price.
The tip combines recent form, head-to-head trends, and confirmed lineups. It aims to offer a value wager for April 18, 2026.
Additional notes
Substitute options were named by both sides ahead of kick-off. Oldham listed Jake Leake and Joe Garner among substitutes.
Salford named Oliver Turton and Cole Stockton on their bench. Team news and late injuries were reflected in the updated preview.
This preview was prepared by analyst Harry Evans and the Filmogaz.com editorial betting panel. The piece was last updated on April 18, 2026.
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