EFL League Two
Walsall vs Grimsby Town
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 12:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Poundland Bescot Stadium
Walsall vs Grimsby Town Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Walsall vs Grimsby Town carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Poundland Bescot Stadium, 12:30 (UK time).
Read the Walsall vs Grimsby Town prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Walsall vs Grimsby Town
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Walsall vs Grimsby Town call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Grimsby Town the side to beat, with roughly 35% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Walsall Preview
Walsall reach this fixture 1 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Saddlers stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
The Saddlers, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aaron Presley, 1 goals
Most assists: Reece Smith, 1 assists
Recent results — Walsall
15/08/2026 10:00
06/08/2026 14:45
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
18/04/2026 07:30
Grimsby Town: how they are travelling
Grimsby Town come in 1 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Mariners have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
The Mariners, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Harvey Rodgers, 1 goals
Most assists: Geza David Turi, 1 assists
Recent results — The Mariners
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
15/05/2026 14:15
10/05/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head
Over 12 recent meetings between Walsall and Grimsby Town:
Walsall: 4 win(s)
Grimsby Town: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4
An even record like this keeps the Walsall vs Grimsby Town prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Walsall vs Grimsby Town
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Walsall
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.92 | 0 | 1.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 0 | 1.93 |
Away Team
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.97 | 1.97 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.17 | 0.83 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Grimsby Town to Win
Grimsby Town faces a tough challenge against Walsall, especially playing at Poundland Bescot Stadium, but we still see them as the stronger side.
Their recent form has been outstanding, with strong performances and positive momentum on their side. Our betting tip is Grimsby Town to win the match.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Walsall and Grimsby Town in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Grimsby Town.
With odds of 1.41, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Walsall’s recent struggles and Grimsby Town’s form.
Fixture information - Walsall vs Grimsby Town
Match: Walsall vs Grimsby Town
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Walsall vs Grimsby Town that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2.42
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 33%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
0
League: 4.5
Corners
0
League: 11
Home Team
Walsall
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.92 | 0 | 1.92 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 0 | 1.93 |
Away Team
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.97 | 1.97 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.17 | 0.83 | 0 |
Corners
15 / Match
+67% Corners / Match
Walsall received +67% more corners than Grimsby Town in the EFL League Two
9 / Match
Gillingham
(9)(6)
Exeter City
Cards
2 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Walsall received +100% more cards than Grimsby Town in the EFL League Two
1 / Match
Gillingham
(2)(1)
Exeter City
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+200%
Walsall is +200% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Gillingham
(3)(1)
Exeter City
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Gillingham
(0)(0)
Exeter City
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newport County
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Walsall
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Oldham Athletic
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Barnet
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Fleetwood Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Grimsby Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Cheltenham Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
York City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 |
Northampton Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Swindon Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |
Accrington Stanley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |
Colchester United
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |
Chesterfield
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Crawley Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Exeter City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Rotherham United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Bristol Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Port Vale
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Salford City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Gillingham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Rochdale
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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