Oldham vs Chesterfield prediction & probabilities (2026-09-12)

League Two

Oldham vs Chesterfield Cards

2026-09-12 · 15:00
Cards53.8%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 53.8%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
54%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 53.8%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 74.0% for over 2.5 to 19.3% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 53.8%. Between the two sides, Chesterfield are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 43.8%, with a level count at 21.0%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.574.0%

Over 3.553.8%

Over 4.534.3%

Over 5.519.3%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 74.0% 26.0%
3.5 cards 53.8% 46.2%
4.5 cards 34.3% 65.7%
5.5 cards 19.3% 80.7%

Who picks up more cards

Oldham35.2%

Level21.0%

★ ModelChesterfield43.8%

Team card lines

Oldham over 1.5

54.3%

Oldham over 2.5

27.4%

Chesterfield over 1.5

60.5%

Chesterfield over 2.5

33.4%

Card handicap

Oldham line Oldham Chesterfield
-1.5 18.2% 81.8%
-0.5 35.2% 64.8%
+0.5 56.2% 43.8%
+1.5 75.2% 24.8%

Red card

Any red card13.8%

Oldham red card8.4%

Chesterfield red card5.8%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 68.6% 31.4%
22.5 fouls 53.5% 46.5%
24.5 fouls 38.4% 61.7%

This season (2026/27)

2.0Oldham cards per game
11.6Oldham fouls per game
1.8Chesterfield cards per game
10.6Chesterfield fouls per game

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Oldham vs Chesterfield. The model leans toward Chesterfield for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

53.8%Over 3.5 cards
13.8%Any red card
43.8%Most cards: Chesterfield
54.3%Oldham over 1.5 cards
60.5%Chesterfield over 1.5 cards
53.5%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Oldham over 1.5 cards sits at 54.3% and Chesterfield at 60.5%. A red card for either side is rated at 13.8% (Oldham 8.4%, Chesterfield 5.8%). This season Oldham have averaged 2.0 cards a game and Chesterfield 1.8.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 53.8% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 13.8%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianChesterfield are the pick to collect more cards at 43.8%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 53.8%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Oldham vs Chesterfield?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 53.8% for Oldham vs Chesterfield.

Will there be a red card in Oldham vs Chesterfield?
The model rates a red card for either side at 13.8%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Oldham vs Chesterfield?
The model rates Chesterfield to pick up more cards at 43.8%, with a level count at 21.0%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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