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Oldham v Chesterfield Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:35 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Oldham and Chesterfield meet in a League Two clash where both teams have shown relatively cautious attacking output this season. Oldham sits 10th with 7 points, while Chesterfield is 17th with 5 points, reflecting a modest start for both. Recent form data highlights low scoring rates and defensive solidity, suggesting a tactical battle likely to limit goal-scoring opportunities. Both sides have averaged just 1.3 goals per game combined, indicating a match that could be tightly contested with few clear chances.

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Under 2.5 Goals

Both teams have a 40% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards lower scoring games.
Oldham averages 1.4 goals scored and 1 conceded per match, showing balanced but not prolific offense.
Chesterfield concedes 1.4 goals per game and scores 1.2, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities but limited attacking threat.
Head-to-head meetings average 1.9 goals per game, supporting a trend of under 2.5 goals in this fixture.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Under 2.5 Goals with a 63.5% chance, supported by both teams' moderate scoring and conceding rates. Recent form shows both sides averaging fewer than two goals per match combined, and their head-to-head history aligns with a low-scoring pattern. The at 1.85 offer positive value against the implied market chance of 54.1%, making this a sensible selection based on defensive solidity and limited attacking firepower. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Model Chance63.5%

Strong positive

Implied Market Chance54.1%

Positive

Recent Goals DataLow scoring averages for both teams

Strong positive

Head-to-Head GoalsAverage 1.9 goals per match

Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is a logical choice given the teams' cautious attacking records and defensive tendencies. Oldham's solid defense and Chesterfield's modest scoring output suggest a match unlikely to produce many goals. The data supports a tight game with limited clear-cut chances, making the low-goal outcome a sound tactical and statistical expectation.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match tactical and statistical analysis

“This fixture features two sides with balanced but restrained attacking profiles, making a low-scoring game the most probable outcome. Defensive discipline and limited offensive breakthroughs are key factors shaping this match.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Oldham averages 1.4 goals scored and 1 conceded per match, showing balanced but not prolific offense.

Chesterfield concedes 1.4 goals per game and scores 1.2, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities but limited attacking threat.

Head-to-head meetings average 1.9 goals per game, supporting a trend of under 2.5 goals in this fixture.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

In the last ten head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 1.9 per match, indicating a consistent trend toward under 2.5 goals.
This trend, combined with the teams' recent low-scoring matches, suggests a tempo and tactical setup favoring fewer goals rather than open, high-scoring games.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Oldham12

Avg corners for

Chesterfield4.67

Oldham15

Avg total corners

Chesterfield7.33

Oldham1

Avg yellow cards

Chesterfield1.67

Oldham24

Avg shots

Chesterfield17.67

Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts

1.8

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Oldham averages 6.2 corners per game compared to Chesterfield's 3.6, indicating slightly more attacking pressure from Oldham. Both teams have similar yellow card averages (1.8), suggesting disciplined play. Shot volumes are balanced, with Oldham at 15.4 and Chesterfield at 15 shots per match, reflecting moderate offensive activity without excessive pressure.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Oldham1.4

Avg goals scored

Chesterfield1.2

Oldham1

Avg goals conceded

Chesterfield1.4

Oldham40%

BTTS rate

Chesterfield60%

Oldham40%

Over 2.5 goals

Chesterfield40%

Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 64% vs implied 54% · edge +9.4 pts

1.85

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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%

1.73

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 41%

1.95

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 59%

1.28

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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 37%

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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 23%

3.25

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Both teams have modest goal-scoring and conceding rates, with Oldham scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.0 per game, and Chesterfield scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.4. Their BTTS rates differ slightly, but overall, the goal trends and head-to-head average of 1.9 goals per match support a low-scoring encounter with limited goal exchanges.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 71% vs implied 56% · edge +15 pts

1.8

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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%

1.73

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Oldham to WinBetMGM guide price · model 55%

2.15

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Oldham Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%

1.68

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Chesterfield Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

2.15

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Chesterfield to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%

3.2

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%

3.3

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The Under 2.5 Goals market is priced at 1.85, reflecting a positive value opportunity as the model estimates a 63.5% chance versus the market's implied 54.1%. This pricing suggests the market may underestimate the likelihood of a low-scoring game, making the bet attractive without significant price sensitivity.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Oldham

LDWLW

Last 52W 1D 2L

Last 5 record

Last 102W 1D 2L

05 Sep 2026A Tranmere0-2

01 Sep 2026A Fleetwood Town1-1

29 Aug 2026H Swindon Town3-0

22 Aug 2026A Colchester1-2

15 Aug 2026H Port Vale2-0

Chesterfield

DDLWL

Last 51W 2D 2L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 2D 2L

05 Sep 2026H Barnet3-3

01 Sep 2026H Gillingham1-1

29 Aug 2026A Rotherham1-2

22 Aug 2026A Salford City1-0

15 Aug 2026H Fleetwood Town0-1

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 81% vs implied 75% · edge +6 pts

1.33

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Oldham to WinBetMGM guide price · model 55%

2.15

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Oldham Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%

1.68

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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 55%

1.67

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Chesterfield Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

2.15

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Chesterfield to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%

3.2

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%

3.3

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Recent form data shows both teams have a 40% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency toward lower scoring games. Oldham has scored 1.4 goals and conceded 1.0 per match recently, while Chesterfield's figures are 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded. This balance suggests a controlled tempo and defensive focus likely to limit goal-scoring opportunities in this fixture.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5Oldham wins

4Draws

1Chesterfield wins

17 Mar 2026Chesterfield v Oldham0-3

01 Jan 2026Oldham v Chesterfield1-1

16 Mar 2024Oldham v Chesterfield2-2

19 Aug 2023Chesterfield v Oldham1-1

25 Feb 2023Chesterfield v Oldham0-1

03 Sep 2022Oldham v Chesterfield0-2

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 67% vs implied 58% · edge +8.9 pts

1.73

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Oldham to WinBetMGM guide price · model 55%

2.15

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Chesterfield to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%

3.2

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 26%

3.3

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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 41%

1.95

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The ten previous meetings between Oldham and Chesterfield have averaged 1.9 goals per game, demonstrating a historical pattern of low scoring. This sample size provides a meaningful context that supports the Under 2.5 Goals selection, reflecting tactical familiarity and defensive caution in these encounters.

Season team stats

League Two

Oldham5

Played

Chesterfield5

Oldham1.4

Avg goals for

Chesterfield1.2

Oldham1

Avg goals against

Chesterfield1.4

Oldham2

Clean sheets

Chesterfield1

Best odds for this sectionOldham to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 55% vs implied 47% · edge +8.4 pts

2.15

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Oldham Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 64%

1.68

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Chesterfield Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

2.15

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Chesterfield to WinBetMGM guide price · model 29%

3.2

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Season-long statistics reveal both teams maintain moderate attacking outputs and defensive records consistent with under 2.5 goals outcomes. Oldham's balanced goals for and against and Chesterfield's slightly higher concession rate align with a cautious approach, reinforcing the likelihood of a low-scoring match.

League standings snapshot

Current table context.

Pos	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GD
10	Oldham	7	5	2	1	2	2
17	Chesterfield	5	5	1	2	2	-1

Oldham's 10th place and Chesterfield's 17th position reflect mid-table stability without urgent pressure to force open play. The points gap and league context suggest both teams may prioritize defensive organization over risky attacking gambits, supporting a low-goal expectation.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Oldham Over 2.5

40%Chesterfield Over 2.5

1.9H2H avg goals

In the last ten head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 1.9 per match, indicating a consistent trend toward under 2.5 goals. This trend, combined with the teams' recent low-scoring matches, suggests a tempo and tactical setup favoring fewer goals rather than open, high-scoring games.

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