Accrington Stanley will take on Oldham in the preliminary round of this season's Carabao Cup this week, with both teams looking to qualify for the first round of the competition.
The preliminary round is something that has only been introduced this year to accommodate the increased number of Premier League teams in Europe.
As part of our first week of EFL Cup betting tips for the new season, check out our Accrington Stanley vs Oldham prediction.
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Accrington Stanley vs Oldham prediction: Don't expect goals
Key stats
- Oldham's opening match of the season at the weekend finished 0-0.
- Excluding the playoffs, none of Oldham's last six fixtures have produced more than two goals.
- Only one team has scored in two of Accrington's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Accrington Stanley 1-0 Oldham
Neither of these two teams looked particularly good going forward at the weekend, but they did both look solid at the back. Although both managers will make changes, the tactics will largely be the same and it's difficult to envisage anything other than a tense night with few chances at either end.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tough to call
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Accrington vs Oldham odds paint an excellent picture of just how evenly matched these two teams are. Ladbrokes have made Oldham the narrowest of favourites, giving them a 38.5% chance of winning the match, while Accrington have been given a 37% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in four years
This is the first time in four years that Accrington and Oldham have met, due to Oldham's tenure in non-league football. On the most recent occasion in 2021, the two teams played out a 0-0 draw in the EFL Cup second round before Oldham won the tie via a penalty shootout. The same scenario is very much in play this week.
England EFL Cup 24/08/21
Oldham
Accrington Stanley
England EFL Trophy 08/10/19
Oldham
Accrington Stanley
Club Friendly List 22/07/17
Accrington Stanley
Oldham
Accrington preview: Fringe players to get a chance to shine
Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan is expected to make plenty of changes for this one, with the club prioritising a strong start in the league. The likes of Josh Woods and Kelsey Mooney, who both came on as substitutes at the weekend, could start the game alongside a string of fringe players.
Predicted lineup: Wright (GK), Smith, Rawson, Matthews, Love, Conneely, Coyle, Woods, Henderson, Money, Woods
England League 2 03/05/25
L
Chesterfield
1
Accrington Stanley
0
England League 2 26/04/25
W
Walsall
0
Accrington Stanley
1
England League 2 21/04/25
D
Carlisle
1
Accrington Stanley
1
England League 2 18/04/25
W
Salford City
1
Accrington Stanley
2
England League 2 12/04/25
D
Tranmere
3
Accrington Stanley
3
Oldham preview: Taking it a tad more seriously
After a four-year absence, Oldham are back in the EFL Cup, and they will perhaps treat the competition with a little bit more respect, even if it is a preliminary round. Still, a good performance next weekend would be traded for an early exit in the cup as they look to ensure they don't drop back down to the National League.
Predicted lineup: Donaghy (GK), Ogle, Daniels, Sutton, Leake, Hawkes, Woods, Hammond, Hannant, Waters, Haratt
England National League 20/05/25
W
York
0
Oldham
3
England National League 14/05/25
W
Halifax
0
Oldham
4
England National League 05/05/25
W
Ebbsfleet United
0
Oldham
2
England National League 26/04/25
L
Forest Green
1
Oldham
0
England National League 21/04/25
D
York
1
Oldham
1
Player to watch: Ben Woods
Ben Woods was arguably Accrington Stanley's best player last season, and without the wide man, there is every chance that the club would have been relegated to the National League. Woods scored nine league goals and provided six assists last season, and he will be keen to get off the mark for the current campaign on Tuesday night.