Walsall vs Salford City – Pre-Match Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Salford City at 36% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Walsall vs Salford City encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Walsall and Salford City meet at Bescot Stadium in League Two, Regular Season - 13. This fixture gets under way on Monday 26 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC.
Form
Walsall (all games): 3W 7D 0L across 10 League Two fixtures this term — 1.60 PPG. Last five: D W D D D. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Walsall, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Walsall at Bescot Stadium this season: 3W 4D 3L from 10 home games — 1.30 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Salford City have collected 2.20 PPG across 10 League Two outings this season: 7W 1D 2L. Last five: W W W W W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Salford City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Salford City's form when playing away from home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 2.20 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Salford City are 0.60 PPG clear of Walsall in recent League Two fixtures (2.20 vs 1.60). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 10 head-to-head meetings have produced 5 wins for Walsall, 4 for Salford City and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 10 Mar 2026, ended 0–1 with Salford City winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Walsall half-time and goal-timing data (56 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
Salford City half-time and goal-timing data (56 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Walsall 52% versus Salford City 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Walsall 45% | Salford City 45%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Walsall 1.15 xG and Salford City 1.24 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Walsall attack 0.882 / defence 0.926 | Salford City attack 1.317 / defence 0.960. League average goals — home 1.358 / away 1.019. Salford City have an above-average attack strength of 1.317 — the away xG of 1.24 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 56 Walsall games / 57 Salford City games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Walsall 32% | Draw 32% | Salford City 36%. Fair-value odds: Walsall 3.12 | Draw 3.12 | Salford City 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.39. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.39 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Salford City at 36% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 32% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Salford City if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.39 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 43% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 51% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Walsall 40% | Salford City 50%.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Walsall vs Salford City | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Bescot Stadium • Kick-off: Monday 26 Oct 2026, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Walsall 32% | Draw 32% | Salford City 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 51% | xG Walsall 1.15 / Salford City 1.24 • Poisson strength factors: Walsall attack 0.882 / def 0.926 | Salford City attack 1.317 / def 0.960 | league avg home 1.358 / away 1.019 • Poisson stance: Salford City (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.15
Walsall xG
Expected Goals
1.24
Salford City xG
51%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Walsall vs Salford City kick off?
Walsall vs Salford City is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 on Monday 26 October 2026 at Bescot Stadium.
Where is Walsall vs Salford City being played?
The match is being played at Bescot Stadium.
What competition is Walsall vs Salford City part of?
Walsall vs Salford City is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Walsall vs Salford City?
Our statistical model gives Walsall a 32% chance of winning, Salford City a 36% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Salford City the favourite.
Will both teams score in Walsall vs Salford City?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Walsall and Salford City will score (BTTS).
Will Walsall vs Salford City have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Salford City?
Record (10 meetings): Walsall 5W | Draws 1 | Salford City 4W.
What form are Walsall and Salford City in?
Walsall (all comps): 3W-7D-0L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 0.70 | L5 D-W-D-D-D. Salford City (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Walsall's attack at 0.88x the league average against Salford City's defence at 0.96x — combine the two and it projects 1.15 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Salford City's attack (1.32x) against Walsall's defence (0.93x) — and the away total comes out at 1.24.
These ratings are built from 56/57 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.8%), 0-1 (9.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Salford City Win
32%
3.14
32%
3.13
36%
2.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.3%
Away win
1 – 0
10.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.15
Walsall xG
Total xG
2.39
1.24
Salford City xG
3.14
32%
Home win
3.13
32%
Draw
2.76
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.97
49%
BTTS No
2.03
Clean Sheet
29%
3.46
32%
3.16
Win to Nil
9%
10.89
11%
8.73
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.1 | 11.3 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.5 | 13.1 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Walsall vs Salford City?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Walsall and Salford City expected to score?
The model projects 1.15 expected goals for Walsall and 1.24 for Salford City, a combined total of 2.39.
How confident is the prediction model for Walsall vs Salford City?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 56 outings, Walsall have picked up 1.45 PPG on a 21W 18D 17L record — D-W-D-D-D across the most recent five. The sample for Walsall is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Salford City's form line: 30W 8D 18L from 56 games, 1.75 PPG, last five W-W-W-W-W. The sample for Salford City is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.45 PPG for Walsall against 1.75 for Salford City. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Walsall have posted 1.37 PPG from 27 outings (10W 7D 10L).
On the road, Salford City have gone 12W 3D 12L from 27 away games — 1.44 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Walsall are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 1.12 conceded per game recently; Salford City are on 1.36 scored and 1.12 conceded.
Last 56 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Walsall
Blended
Salford City
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Walsall and Salford City in coming into this match?
Walsall have gone 21W 18D 17L in their last 56 games (1.45 PPG), while Salford City have gone 30W 8D 18L in their last 56 (1.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Walsall at home or Salford City away?
Salford City's away record (1.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Walsall at home: 1.37 PPG; Salford City away: 1.44 PPG.
Have Walsall or Salford City been keeping clean sheets recently?
Walsall have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their recent games, Salford City in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 10 March 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Walsall have gone 3W 1D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Salford City — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Walsall
1
Draws
4
Salford City
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Salford City?
From 10 meetings on record, Walsall have won 5, Salford City have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Walsall and Salford City last play each other?
They last met on 10 March 2026, when Salford City 1-0 Walsall.
Who has won more matches between Walsall and Salford City?
Walsall have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Walsall are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Salford City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Walsall 44%, Salford City 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Walsall) and 52% (Salford City).
On the defensive side: Walsall keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Walsall have failed to score in 41% of games; Salford City in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Walsall home games / Salford City away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Walsall play Salford City?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Walsall's recent matches and 52% of Salford City's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Walsall vs Salford City usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Walsall's recent games and 52% of Salford City's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Walsall and Salford City tend to score early?
Walsall have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Salford City in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.