Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 0–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
On 3 November 2026 · 19:45 at Sixfields Stadium (Northampton), Northampton take on Oldham. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Northampton win. Stake back: a draw. Loses: Northampton lose.
Northampton vs Oldham: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Northampton lie 21st, having collected 14 points after 13 matches (3W 5D 5L); Oldham lie 18th, having collected 15 points (4W 3D 7L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Northampton average 0.8 goals for and 0.8 against, compared with 1.1 for and 1.5 against for Oldham.
- Form in the competition. Northampton: 3W 5D 4L, goals 9–9; Oldham: 3W 3D 7L, goals 14–19.
- Head to head. In 11 previous meetings, Northampton have taken 4 wins to Oldham's 4 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 18–19.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (13.0%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.70), which we give a 56% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 51%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 44%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 11; Northampton 4 wins, 3 draws, Oldham 4 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.4 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Northampton 9–9, Oldham 14–19.
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 44%.
- Unavailable: Northampton 0, Oldham 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 51%, top price 1.87). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Northampton: no absences. Oldham will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Northampton vs Oldham: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.39 | 3.30 | 3.15 |
| Market average | 2.33 | 3.20 | 3.04 |
| Lowest odds | 2.24 | 3.00 | 2.85 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.38 | 1.35 | 68.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.19 | 2.13 | 44.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.70 | 1.68 | 55.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 4.00 | 3.78 | 24.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.87 | 1.83 | 50.5% |
| BTTS – no | 1.91 | 1.87 | 49.5% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 3/11/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.3%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Northampton 1–1 Oldham, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Northampton 21st (14 points), Oldham 18th (15 points).
- Form in the competition: Northampton 3W 5D 4L (9:9), Oldham 3W 3D 7L (14:19).
- H2H: 11 matches: Northampton 4W 3D 4L, goals 18–19.
- Absences: Northampton 0, Oldham 0.
Who will win Northampton vs Oldham?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Northampton vs Oldham: injuries and missing players
Northampton
- No reported absences
Oldham
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 | Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Northampton vs Oldham?
Northampton +0 (Asian handicap) (1.68); Under 2.5 goals (1.70).
Who will win Northampton vs Oldham?
Our estimate gives Northampton a 40% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Oldham 31%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 3 November 2026 at 19:45, venue Sixfields Stadium, Northampton.
Who will be missing?
Northampton: no absences. Oldham: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.19) and under 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.70).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 51% (odds 1.87).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (13.0%), then 1–0 (11.8%) and 0–1 (10.0%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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