Football Bet of the Day for Tuesday: Among Tuesday’s fixtures, Accrington vs Oldham provides the best mix of price and probability. Accrington’s expected squad rotation, combined with their poor recent record, sets the stage for a cup upset. Oldham, buoyed by promotion and a sharp performance against MK Dons, are the hungrier, more focused side here.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of UK football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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⚽ Football Bet of the Day
Accrington Stanley vs Oldham Athletic
Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Oldham Athletic to Win | |
13/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Accrington are fielding a weakened squad and have no strong EFL Cup pedigree. Oldham arrive confident after a positive league opener and will start several impact players. With better form, momentum, and depth, Oldham are well placed to take advantage of a second-string Accrington and progress in the cup. | |
📈 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Best Bet
- Accrington have won only 1 of their last 9 League Cup matches
- Oldham are unbeaten in four competitive outings across two seasons
- Accrington’s last clean sheet came nine matches ago in all competitions
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Rationale:
Tuesday’s most intriguing value bet comes from the EFL Cup preliminary round at the Crown Ground, where Accrington Stanley host newly promoted Oldham Athletic. While this may seem like a low-profile fixture, it offers notable betting potential.
Accrington finished 21st in League Two last season and have done little in the early going to suggest a significant turnaround. Their 1-1 draw against Gillingham last weekend once again highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, as they conceded a sloppy own goal after taking the lead. Manager John Doolan is expected to rotate heavily for this cup fixture, giving fringe players and backups a chance — including second-choice goalkeeper Oliver Wright. That significantly impacts defensive solidity, especially against a team like Oldham who will be eager to impress on their return to EFL football.
Oldham, back in the League after three years in the National League, have momentum on their side after a disciplined 0-0 draw against MK Dons in their opener. It was a game in which Micky Mellon’s men looked compact, aggressive in midfield, and well-drilled. The likes of Billy Waters and Josh Hawkes are expected to come into the side, giving Oldham fresh legs and a slightly more attacking approach. The Owls have also added experienced EFL campaigners like Ryan Woods, who bring composure and ball control — something Accrington have sorely lacked in recent months.
Looking deeper, Oldham’s bench from Saturday featured players who would walk into Accrington’s current XI, and the fact that the visitors are expected to start several of them is telling. With Accrington’s focus likely elsewhere and their record in this competition historically poor — they’ve never made it past the third round — there’s clear incentive to oppose them in this midweek matchup.
Additionally, Placing Oldham’s revival story alongside a likely rotated home lineup tips the scale in the visitors’ favour. In cup football, energy and motivation often trump pedigree, and right now Oldham tick more boxes in both departments.
✅ Best Bet: Oldham Athletic to Win
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