Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Tranmere Rovers

L D L W L

21st place in England League 2

1-3

17/01/2026 05:30

Walsall

D L L W L

13th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 05:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall preview before placing your bet.

Tranmere Rovers are currently 21st with 41 points after 46 matches.
Walsall sit 13th with 65 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Walsall to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Walsall, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Tranmere Rovers have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

05:30

2026-01-17

Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall - Prediction & Odds

Tranmere Rovers

Walsall

2026-01-17 05:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Bromley	87	46	24	15	7	71	46	25
02 Milton Keynes Dons	86	46	24	14	8	86	45	41
03 Cambridge United	82	46	22	16	8	66	33	33
04 Salford City	81	46	25	6	15	61	51	10
05 Notts County	80	46	24	8	14	74	52	22
06 Chesterfield	79	46	21	16	9	71	56	15
07 Grimsby Town	78	46	22	12	12	74	50	24
08 Barnet	76	46	21	13	12	70	53	17
09 Swindon Town	75	46	22	9	15	70	59	11
10 Oldham Athletic	68	46	18	14	14	60	44	16
11 Crewe Alexandra	67	46	19	10	17	64	58	6
12 Colchester United	66	46	18	12	16	62	49	13
13 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	56	56	0
14 Bristol Rovers	62	46	19	5	22	56	65	-9
15 Fleetwood Town	61	46	15	16	15	57	58	-1
16 Accrington Stanley	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
17 Gillingham	53	46	13	14	19	53	72	-19
18 Cheltenham Town	52	46	14	10	22	53	79	-26
19 Shrewsbury Town	49	46	13	10	23	42	69	-27
20 Newport County	43	46	12	7	27	48	77	-29
21 Tranmere Rovers	41	46	10	11	25	54	79	-25
22 Crawley Town	40	46	8	16	22	44	68	-24
23 Harrogate Town	39	46	10	9	27	39	68	-29
24 Barrow	36	46	9	9	28	45	78	-33

Head To Head

20/09/2025 07:00

Walsall

4 - 2

Tranmere Rovers

ENG L2

11/01/2025 05:30

Walsall

5 - 1

Tranmere Rovers

ENG L2

24/08/2024 04:30

Tranmere Rovers

1 - 0

Walsall

ENG L2

06/04/2024 07:00

Tranmere Rovers

1 - 3

Walsall

ENG L2

16/12/2023 08:00

Walsall

1 - 0

Tranmere Rovers

ENG L2

14/01/2023 08:00

Tranmere Rovers

1 - 1

Walsall

ENG L2

Tranmere Rovers

17%

Draw

17%

Walsall

67%

Tranmere Rovers Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 08:00

Tranmere Rovers 0 - 2 Bromley ENG L2

01/01/2026 08:00

Harrogate Town 0 - 2 Tranmere Rovers ENG L2

29/12/2025 12:45

Tranmere Rovers 1 - 3 Barrow ENG L2

26/12/2025 08:00

Tranmere Rovers 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town ENG L2

20/12/2025 08:00

Oldham Athletic 3 - 1 Tranmere Rovers ENG L2

13/12/2025 08:00

Tranmere Rovers 1 - 4 Crewe Alexandra ENG L2

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Walsall

14/01/2026 12:00

Northampton Town 4 - 2 Walsall EFL Trophy

11/01/2026 07:30

Norwich City 5 - 1 Walsall ENG FAC

01/01/2026 08:00

Cambridge United 2 - 0 Walsall ENG L2

29/12/2025 12:45

Walsall 1 - 2 Oldham Athletic ENG L2

26/12/2025 08:00

Walsall 1 - 0 Crewe Alexandra ENG L2

20/12/2025 05:30

Notts County 0 - 0 Walsall ENG L2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

197

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

234

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

233

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

144 (48%)156 (52%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

157 (52%)143 (48%)

Tranmere Rovers

Recent matches

Walsall

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Tranmere Rovers

Walsall

Shots

Tranmere Rovers

Total shots

11.36 avg / game

Blocked

762 total

Avg. 3.24

Walsall

Total shots

12.01 avg / game

Blocked

809 total

Avg. 3.52

Tranmere Rovers Pass Walsall

Total passes

102002

Avg. 378 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

80657

Avg. 306 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Tranmere Rovers

300

Played games

Walsall

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.28

4.85

1456

Corners

1506

5.02

25.16

7548

Throw-ins

6781

22.60

1.47

441

Offsides

436

1.45

2.25

675

GK saves

627

2.09

Tranmere Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Walsall

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.80

539

507

1.69

0.08

0.06

10.48

3143

Fouls

3153

10.51

12.96

3888

Tackles

3751

12.50

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How We Build the Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Tranmere Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Walsall's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Tranmere Rovers and Walsall sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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