League Two
NorthamptonNorthamptonLDWLW
Tue, 3 Nov 20263/1119:45UK
OldhamOldhamLDWLD

Northampton vs Oldham cards prediction

Based on the Road2Sushi model. Not guaranteed outcomes.

Under 3.5 cardsBoth teams combined51.2%
Over 3.5 cardsBoth teams combined48.8%

Model read

Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean.

Conviction is how far the model's probability sits from an even 50/50: Strong at 18 points or more, Moderate at 8 points or more, Lean below that.

Conviction: Lean

Over 3.5 cards48.8%

Cards (bookings)

Model probabilities for this match. Over means more than the stated line; Under means fewer. For example, over 2.5 requires at least 3. These estimates are not bookmaker odds.

Yellow-card estimates use recorded match data; bookmaker settlement rules may differ, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Northampton vs Oldham. The model leans toward Oldham for the most cards.

Total cards

Both teams combined.

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 70.0% 30.0%
3.5 cards 48.8% 51.2%
4.5 cards 29.6% 70.4%
5.5 cards 15.8% 84.2%

Who picks up more cards

Northampton
36.4%
Level
21.8%
Oldham
41.8%

Team cards lines

Northampton

Over 1.5
51.9%
Over 2.5
25.3%

Oldham

Over 1.5
55.9%
Over 2.5
28.9%

Card handicap

The four handicap lines closest to an even split. The line is Northampton's; Oldham gets the opposite line. Half lines have no push.

Northampton line Northampton Oldham
-1.5 18.6% 81.4%
-0.5 36.4% 63.6%
+0.5 58.2% 41.8%
+1.5 77.4% 22.6%

Red card

Any red card17.9%
Northampton red card9.8%
Oldham red card8.9%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 71.9% 28.1%
22.5 fouls 57.3% 42.7%
24.5 fouls 42.1% 57.9%

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0222Calibration error
50,939Matches graded

In 10,293 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Cards actually happened 48.5% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 28 Oct 2026.

See the full, dated track record

Our last 10 Cards calls

Our most recent Cards calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.

✗ 70.8%✓ 59.6%✓ 74.0%✗ 68.1%✓ 61.1%✓ 73.2%✓ 52.7%✓ 56.5%✗ 50.6%✗ 79.2%
6 of 10 recent calls hit.
Sevilla vs Osasuna2026-10-26Over 3.5 70.8%Miss
Paris SG vs Lyon2026-10-26Under 3.5 59.6%Hit
Santa Clara vs Benfica2026-10-26Over 3.5 74.0%Hit
Besiktas vs Buyuksehyr2026-10-26Over 3.5 68.1%Miss
Rizespor vs Trabzonspor2026-10-26Over 3.5 61.1%Hit
Model analysis: reasoning, key facts and model lenses

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 48.8%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Line by line, the read runs from 70.0% for over 2.5 to 15.8% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 48.8%. Between the two sides, Oldham are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 41.8%, with a level count at 21.8%. This is a model estimate; validation depends on the market and available sample.

In-depth analysis

By team, Northampton over 1.5 cards sits at 51.9% and Oldham at 55.9%. A red card for either side is rated at 17.9% (Northampton 9.8%, Oldham 8.9%). This season Northampton have averaged 2.0 cards a game and Oldham 1.6.

Every figure here is what the model thinks, not advice. What we are good at is getting the percentage right, not at beating the bookmakers.

48.8%Over 3.5 cards
17.9%Any red card
41.8%Most cards: Oldham
51.9%Northampton over 1.5 cards
55.9%Oldham over 1.5 cards
57.3%Over 22.5 fouls

Model lenses

The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.

The ModelPublished estimate: 48.8% on Cards. Validation depends on the market and sample; this percentage is not a measured hit rate.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 17.9%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianOldham are the pick to collect more cards at 41.8%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 48.8%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.
NorthamptonNorthampton

This season

2026/27 · Recorded results.

OldhamOldham
Statistic
Northampton
Oldham
cards per game
2.0
1.6

fouls per game
11.2
12.4

Bar scales · Cards per game: 0–5 · Fouls per game: 0–20. Each team uses the same scale for each metric.

FAQ

How many cards in Northampton vs Oldham?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 48.8% for Northampton vs Oldham.
Will there be a red card in Northampton vs Oldham?
The model rates a red card for either side at 17.9%.
Which team will pick up more cards in Northampton vs Oldham?
The model rates Oldham to pick up more cards at 41.8%, with a level count at 21.8%.
How is this probability calculated?
The estimate comes from models fitted to recorded match data. Calibration and validation depend on the market, league and available sample; the percentage alone does not establish accuracy or a profitable price.
Is this a betting tip?
This is a model estimate, not a guarantee or a demonstrated profitable edge. Where the required result data is available, saved predictions are graded including misses. An unavailable market result stays ungraded.

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