Walsall vs Grimsby Town Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 26

Walsall

W L L W L

11th place in England League 2

1 - 1

26/08/2023 10:00

Grimsby Town

W L W L W

21st place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Walsall vs Grimsby Town on August 26, 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Walsall vs Grimsby Town preview before placing for you.

Walsall are currently 11th with 65 points after 46 matches.
Grimsby Town sit 21st with 49 points from 46 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Walsall and Grimsby Town have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

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

01 Stockport County	92	46	27	11	8	96	48	48
02 Wrexham	88	46	26	10	10	89	52	37
03 Mansfield Town	86	46	24	14	8	90	47	43
04 Milton Keynes Dons	78	46	23	9	14	83	68	15
05 Doncaster Rovers	71	46	21	8	17	73	68	5
06 Crewe Alexandra	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
07 Crawley Town	70	46	21	7	18	73	67	6
08 Barrow	69	46	18	15	13	62	56	6
09 Bradford City	69	46	19	12	15	61	59	2
10 AFC Wimbledon	65	46	17	14	15	64	51	13
11 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	69	73	-4
12 Gillingham	64	46	18	10	18	46	57	-11
13 Harrogate Town	63	46	17	12	17	60	69	-9
14 Notts County	61	46	18	7	21	89	86	3
15 Morecambe	61	46	17	10	19	67	81	-14
16 Tranmere Rovers	57	46	17	6	23	67	70	-3
17 Accrington Stanley	57	46	16	9	21	63	71	-8
18 Newport County	55	46	16	7	23	62	76	-14
19 Swindon Town	54	46	14	12	20	77	83	-6
20 Salford City	51	46	13	12	21	66	82	-16
21 Grimsby Town	49	46	11	16	19	57	74	-17
22 Colchester United	45	46	11	12	23	59	80	-21
23 Sutton United	42	46	9	15	22	59	84	-25
24 Forest Green Rovers	42	46	11	9	26	44	78	-34

Head To Head

25/03/2023 11:00

Grimsby Town

1 - 1

Walsall

ENG L2

27/08/2022 10:00

Walsall

1 - 2

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

27/03/2021 11:00

Grimsby Town

1 - 1

Walsall

ENG L2

12/09/2020 10:00

Walsall

1 - 0

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

31/08/2019 10:00

Walsall

1 - 3

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

30/08/2016 14:45

Walsall

5 - 2

Grimsby Town

ENG JPT

Walsall

33%

Draw

33%

Grimsby Town

33%

Walsall Last 6 matches

15/08/2023 14:45

Wrexham 4 - 2 Walsall ENG L2

12/08/2023 10:00

Walsall 2 - 1 Stockport County ENG L2

08/08/2023 14:45

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 3 Walsall ENG LC

05/08/2023 10:00

Morecambe 2 - 1 Walsall ENG L2

29/07/2023 10:00

Solihull Moors 0 - 3 Walsall INT CF

21/07/2023 14:30

Walsall 1 - 1 Rochdale INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Grimsby Town

15/08/2023 14:45

Grimsby Town 2 - 0 Salford City ENG L2

12/08/2023 10:00

Notts County 3 - 2 Grimsby Town ENG L2

08/08/2023 14:30

Mansfield Town 2 - 0 Grimsby Town ENG LC

05/08/2023 10:00

Grimsby Town 0 - 0 AFC Wimbledon ENG L2

29/07/2023 10:00

Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Grimsby Town INT CF

26/07/2023 14:45

Boston United 3 - 2 Grimsby Town INT CF

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

Walsall

Grimsby Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.91

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

16 (70%)7 (30%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

10 (43%)13 (57%)

Walsall

Recent matches

Grimsby Town

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)19 4(17%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

Under /Over

(52%)12 11(48%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

/Yes

(65%)15 8(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)15 8(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Walsall

Grimsby Town

Shots

Walsall

Total shots

14.78 avg / game

Blocked

103 total

Avg. 4.48

Grimsby Town

Total shots

13.13 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 4.00

Walsall Pass Grimsby Town

Total passes

7397

Avg. 322 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

8153

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Walsall

Played games

Grimsby Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.30

5.43

125

Corners

135

5.87

24.22

557

Throw-ins

670

29.13

1.17

Offsides

2.04

3.00

GK saves

1.70

Walsall

DISCIPLINARY

Grimsby Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.22

1.57

0.17

0.09

11.09

255

Fouls

266

11.57

14.04

323

Tackles

378

16.43

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How We Build the Walsall vs Grimsby Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Walsall vs Grimsby Town on 26 August 2023 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.

Walsall vs Grimsby Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Walsall's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Grimsby Town'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 Walsall and Grimsby Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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