Tranmere Rovers Oldham Athletic betting prediction

The away team comes to this stage of the FA Cup (1st Round) after a home win by (4‑2) against Halifax Town. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 22 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 21 goals scored and 15 conceded. In their last match, for the National League, they got a home win against Dagenham & Redbridge by (1‑0). In the last 10 away matches Oldham has won 4, tied 4 and lost 2. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (46'‑60'); they have conceded 6 of their 14 goals between minutes (61'‑75').

Oldham Athletic, currently competing in the National League, sees the matchup against Tranmere as an opportunity to make history in the FA Cup. The team arrives motivated by a series of competitive performances, with a squad that has shown determination and resilience in the qualifying rounds. Even when facing an opponent from a higher division, Oldham believes that their aggressive approach and compact defensive system can level the playing field. Playing away from home, Oldham will focus on counter-attacking strategies, looking to surprise Tranmere with quick transitions. For Oldham, the FA Cup represents much more than just a competition; it is an opportunity to bolster team confidence and propel their season forward.

Confirmed Lineup: Matthew Hudson, Reagan Ogle, Mark Kitching, Charlie Raglan, Jake Caprice, Josh Lundstram, Sam Clucas, Kai Payne, Tom Conlon, James Norwood, Kane Drummond.
Coach: D. Unsworth.