Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic | Prediction | EFL Cup | 08/08

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08 Aug 2026 10:00

Stoke City and Oldham Athletic face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Cup 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Stoke City's home ground, the Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Stoke City Football Club Limited and Latics, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.75

1.75

Confidence

63%

Last updated: 04-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Stoke City to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic match is Stoke City to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Stoke City, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Oldham Athletic, who have had their share of struggles of late.

Our prediction is: Draw

Who wins this match between Stoke City and Oldham Athletic? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.

After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.

Stoke City preview

Stoke City heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Cup: in 0 matches, Stoke City Football Club Limited secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Potters's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.

Stoke City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 0 were scored in the EFL Cup, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Sorba Thomas, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Sorba Thomas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, Stoke City has conceded 0 goals in the EFL Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 61 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Stoke City's Latest Results

Oldham Athletic preview

Oldham Athletic comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the EFL Cup. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 14 draws, and 19 losses.

Latics's attack has been highly effective, scoring 70 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the EFL Cup, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.35.

Latics's offensive system is led by Karl Mike Fondop-Talum, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ryan Woods. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 65 goals in 52 matches, averaging 1.25 per match.

Oldham Athletic's Latest Results