Preview: Oldham Athletic vs. Tamworth – prediction, team news, lineups

Oldham Athletic be hosted by Tamworth Saturday afternoon trying to keep the pressure on the defibrillators in National League table.

At a time when the Latics sit fifth in the standings, Tamworth occupy 14th place and remain clear of the relegation zone.

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Although Oldham sit fifth in the table, there has been a wave of positivity at Boundary Park in recent months.

Their only regular-time defeat in 13 games came against Solihull Moors by a 3-2 scoreline back on November 5, while the standout result is the 2-1 triumph away at League Two outfit Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup.

As far as National League action is concerned, just two defeats have been posted in 17 outings, albeit with just two wins from their last five outings.

last time, Mickey Mellon‘s side earned a goalless draw away to third-placed Barnet, ensuring they remained within three points of that position.

Only one defeat and six goals conceded have come in home league games, but Oldham have won on just four occasions in front of their own fans.

Meanwhile, seven of Tamworth’s last eight matches in all competitions have been played at home, including their famous 1-0 triumph over Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup.

Nevertheless, it remains their only success in their last five matches, scoring just three goals in that period.

Andy PeaksThe team had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to bottom-placed Ebbsfleet United last weekend, despite the visitors playing the remaining nine minutes plus added time with 10 men.

While Oldham have lost just once at home, Tamworth have only won twice away, against Braintree Town and AFC Fylde in consecutive games back in September.

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Having earned a share of the spoils at Barnet, Oldham boss Mellon may be prepared to stick with a similar starting line-up.

Josh Stones, Josh Kay and Sam Clucas were all introduced before the hour mark versus the bees and are alternative options.

Clucas is an obvious alternative to Kai Paynewho has returned to Wigan Athletic following the end of his loan spell.

Kai Williams is in line to break into the Tamworth XI on the left flank after scoring the goal against Ebbsfleet.

Callum Powell could drop to the substitutes’ bench in what may be the only change made by Peaks.

Oldham Athletic possible starting lineup:
Hudson; Ogle, Raglan, Monthe; Caprice, Clucas, Conlon, Kitching; Drummond, Norwood, Lundstram

Tamworth possible starting line-up:
Singh; Cullinane-Liburd, Digie, Hollis, Fairlamb; McGlinchey, Milnes, Tshikuna, Tonks, Williams; Creaney

We say: Oldham Athletic 2-1 Tamworth

Tamworth showed in the FA Cup that they are capable of performing when faced with higher quality opposition. However, on this occasion we feel that Oldham will do enough to claim victory, potentially by the odd goal of three.

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