Sport Picks
Walsall vs Cheltenham
England
League Two 2025/2026 Bescot Stadium, Walsall 
Match Events
35'
35'
Ashfield H.
56'
56'
Ashfield H.
Assist: Thomas J.
57'
57'
Comley B.
AI Match Summary
Cheltenham in this League Two 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 0-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Cheltenham.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
46%
15%
39%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Walsall
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
46%
/ Medium Confidence
- Walsall haven't matched Cheltenham's recent run of results.
- Model gives Walsall a 46% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Walsall Clean Sheet 68%
Cheltenham Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Walsall | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 7 | 8 |
| Draws | 9 | 7 |
| Losses | 12 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 1.36 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.39 | 1.79 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 11, 2026 League Two
Walsall vs Cheltenham
0:4
Oct 25, 2025 League Two
Cheltenham vs Walsall
1:0
Feb 25, 2025 League Two
Cheltenham vs Walsall
2:2
Aug 31, 2024 League Two
Walsall vs Cheltenham
2:1
Sep 20, 2022 EFL Trophy
Cheltenham vs Walsall
2:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Walsall Compare
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66
Cheltenham Compare
Top Goalscorer Ashfield H.
1 Goals Assists Leader Hutchinson I.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Walsall 59 / 100
Cheltenham 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Walsall Cheltenham
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Walsall Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Cheltenham let in goals in 79% of their last 28 matches.
These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.
Recent resilience: Walsall stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Difficult form: Cheltenham registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Walsall VS Cheltenham
0.63 Goals Scored 0.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 2
50% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Walsall
(Home) 15 Aug
Gillingham
0 : 3 Walsall
06 Aug
Bristol City
0 : 1 Walsall
01 Aug
Walsall
0 : 0 Notts County
25 Jul
Telford
1 : 0 Walsall
21 Jul
Walsall
0 : 5 Aston Villa
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01 Aug
Walsall
0 : 0 Notts County
21 Jul
Walsall
0 : 5 Aston Villa
25 Apr
Walsall
0 : 2 Harrogate
11 Apr
Walsall
0 : 4 Cheltenham
03 Apr
Walsall
2 : 2 Gillingham
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Cheltenham
(Away) 15 Aug
Cheltenham
2 : 1 Rotherham
08 Aug
Cheltenham
1 : 3 Charlton
01 Aug
Cheltenham
0 : 2 Milton Keynes Dons
18 Jul
Evesham
0 : 3 Cheltenham
02 May
Cheltenham
1 : 4 Colchester
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18 Jul
Evesham
0 : 3 Cheltenham
25 Apr
Bristol Rovers
4 : 0 Cheltenham
11 Apr
Walsall
0 : 4 Cheltenham
03 Apr
Chesterfield
1 : 0 Cheltenham
21 Mar
Notts County
5 : 2 Cheltenham
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 46 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 71:46 | 87 |
| 2 | Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 86:45 | 86 |
| 3 | Cambridge Utd | 46 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 66:33 | 82 |
| 4 | Salford | 46 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 61:51 | 81 |
| 5 | Notts County | 46 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 74:52 | 80 |
| 6 | Chesterfield | 46 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 71:56 | 79 |
| 7 | Grimsby | 46 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 74:50 | 78 |
| 8 | Barnet | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 70:53 | 76 |
| 9 | Swindon | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 70:59 | 75 |
| 10 | Oldham | 46 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 60:44 | 68 |
| 11 | Crewe | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 64:58 | 67 |
| 12 | Colchester | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 62:49 | 66 |
| 13 | Walsall | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 56:56 | 65 |
| 14 | Bristol Rovers | 46 | 19 | 5 | 22 | 56:65 | 62 |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 46 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 57:58 | 61 |
| 16 | Accrington | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 47:58 | 53 |
| 17 | Gillingham | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 53:72 | 53 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 53:79 | 52 |
| 19 | Shrewsbury | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 42:69 | 49 |
| 20 | Newport | 46 | 12 | 7 | 27 | 48:77 | 43 |
| 21 | Tranmere | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 54:79 | 41 |
| 22 | Crawley Town | 46 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 44:68 | 40 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 46 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 39:68 | 39 |
| 24 | Barrow | 46 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 45:78 | 36 |
Promotion - League One (Main)
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Relegation - National League (Main)
