Preview: Oldham Athletic Hosts Walsall in League Two Clash

BOUNDARY PARK, England (Interstat) — Oldham Athletic will look to halt a resurgent Walsall side when the teams meet in an English League Two fixture on Wednesday.

The match at Boundary Park pits a Latics squad seeking consistency against a Walsall team riding a wave of confidence after back-to-back victories.

Walsall (8-4-5) enters with momentum, coming off a 2-0 win over Gateshead on Sunday. That followed a 3-1 victory against Bromley on Nov. 29. The Saddlers have won four of their last five league matches, showcasing an attack that has produced multiple goals in each of those wins. Their form has been uneven at times this season, but their recent performances suggest a threatening offensive unit.

Oldham Athletic (6-6-5), meanwhile, seeks to rebound from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to ASC Oțelul Galați on Nov. 29. That loss snapped a three-match unbeaten run in league play that included a 3-0 win over Newport County and a scoreless draw with Crewe Alexandra. The Latics have been strong at home recently, losing just once in their last five matches at Boundary Park.

The statistical service Interstat projects a tightly contested draw, simulating a final score of 1-1.

This match is the first of a quick double-header between the clubs. They are scheduled to meet again at Walsall’s Bescot Stadium on Dec. 29.

For Oldham, a positive result is crucial ahead of a busy holiday period that sees them travel to Crawley Town on Saturday. Walsall will host Shrewsbury Town this weekend, looking to maintain its push up the table.

Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. local time.