Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/08/2026

Carabao Cup · 1st Round

08 Aug 2026 Britannia Stadium Louis Hecq

Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
William Hill	1.40	4.75	6.50	View Odds
Matchbook	1.41	5.00	7.00	View Odds
Coral	1.80	2.70	5.50	View Odds
Ladbrokes	1.80	2.70	5.25	View Odds
Virgin Bet	1.36	4.70	6.50	View Odds

Our prediction

1: Stoke City to win

1.40 on William Hill

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 07 Aug 2026 at 08:22 · Odds are subject to change

Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic Preview

Stoke City enter this Carabao Cup first-round tie eager to put a disappointing 2025/26 campaign behind them. A 17th-place Championship finish, punctuated by a winless run to close the season, left supporters frustrated. Manager Mark Robins has overseen a summer overhaul, with new midfielders Ethan Galbraith, Svante Ingelsson, and Djibril Soumaré all in line for competitive debuts. Million Manhoef has spoken of his excitement, and a refreshed pre-season approach has lifted the mood at the Britannia Stadium.

Oldham Athletic return to the Carabao Cup first round proper for the first time since 2021/22, buoyed by a creditable tenth-place finish in League Two last term. Manager Micky Mellon believes his squad is primed after a productive pre-season, bolstered by the arrivals of midfielder Tom Hill and defender Kai Payne on loan. This fixture represents a chance for fringe players to press their claims ahead of the league campaign, though the two-division gulf in status makes Oldham firm underdogs.

Recommended Bets

	William Hill	Matchbook	Coral
Stoke City to win	1.40	1.41	1.80
Under 2.5	2.30	·	2.30
BTTS Yes	1.75	1.78	1.75

Odds recorded on 07 Aug 2026 at 08:22 · Odds are subject to change

The home win at 1.40 represents the most logical selection here. Stoke City hold a two-division advantage over their League Two visitors, and the Britannia Stadium should provide a comfortable setting for Mark Robins's side to begin the new term with purpose. A refreshed midfield featuring Galbraith, Ingelsson, and Soumaré adds quality that Oldham will struggle to contain.

Backing under 2.5 goals at 2.30 also merits consideration. Early-season cup ties between sides at different stages of preparation often produce cagey affairs, with neither manager willing to expose defensive frailties. Stoke's pre-season focus on fitness and structure suggests a controlled approach rather than an open, expansive display against lower-league opposition.

Both teams to score "no" at 1.95 complements the selection. Oldham finished tenth in League Two last season, a creditable effort, yet the step up in quality here is substantial. Micky Mellon may use this fixture to assess fringe players, which could blunt the Latics' attacking threat further. Stoke should have enough to keep a clean sheet while seeing the job through. Odds correct at time of publication.