I'm backing a 1-1 draw at Barnet on 24 October 2026 at 17:00. Barnet have won five of their last ten matches and average 2.00 goals for per game, but they've conceded in most outings. Oldham arrive in poor form with just three wins in ten, yet they've shown enough defensive discipline to frustrate Barnet in recent head-to-head meetings. I see a tight contest where both sides get a goal but neither breaks through decisively.
Form and H2H
Barnet's last-ten record reads W5/D4/L1 with an average of 1.40 goals conceded per match, so they're not watertight at the back. I've watched their recent draws closely, and they've drawn four times in ten, which tells me they're capable of sharing the spoils. Oldham have won only three of their last ten and average just 1.20 goals for, but their defensive record is solid at 1.70 conceded per game.
In the last six head-to-head meetings, I count two draws including their most recent clash on 27 September 2025 when they drew 1-1. Barnet beat Oldham 3-2 in January 2026, but before that Oldham won 2-0 and 4-1. I see a pattern of tight, competitive matches where both teams have chances. The 1-1 scoreline has appeared once already this season between these two.
Best bet
I'm taking the draw at 3.6 with 1xBet. Both Teams to Score at 1.63 is my supporting play because I expect each side to create at least one clear opening. I'll also back Under 2.5 Goals at 2.02 because Oldham's attacking limitations mean this won't be a high-scoring affair. The Asian Handicap Away at 3.04 gives me another angle if Oldham can nick a goal and hold on.
Odds to watch
I'm monitoring the Over 1.5 Goals line closely. At 1xBet, Over 2.5 sits at 1.73 and Under 2.5 at 2.02, so the market leans toward a low-scoring match. I'd rather take Under 2.5 at 2.02 than chase the over. Both Teams to Score Yes is priced at 1.63, and I think that's fair value given Barnet's attacking output and Oldham's occasional threat on the counter. The Home Win at 1.9 is too short for a side that draws regularly and concedes often.

