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Walsall vs Grimsby - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Bescot Stadium, Walsall
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Match Events

64'
Sub
Dallas A. In: Smith R.
Out: Dallas A.
68'
Sweeney J.
70'
Sub
Cook A. In: Morgan I.
Out: Cook A.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this League Two matchup, with the score ending 0-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

47%
Walsall
20%
Draws
33%
Grimsby
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Walsall

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Grimsby have won more games recently than Walsall.
  • Model gives Walsall a 36% 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Walsall Clean Sheet 20%
Grimsby Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Walsall Grimsby
Matches Played 28 34
Wins 8 15
Draws 11 11
Losses 9 8
Goals Scored 1.21 1.74
Goals Conceded 1.5 1.56
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 League Two
Walsall vs Grimsby
0:0
Feb 18, 2026 League Two
Grimsby vs Walsall
2:2
Aug 19, 2025 League Two
Walsall vs Grimsby
0:1
Mar 8, 2025 League Two
Walsall vs Grimsby
1:3
Oct 19, 2024 League Two
Grimsby vs Walsall
1:4

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Walsall 36 / 100
Grimsby 33 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Walsall Grimsby

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Walsall scored in 64% of their last 28 games.

Grimsby has conceded goals in 71% of their last 34 outings.

H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.

Walsall has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Walsall VS Grimsby
1.75 Goals Scored 1.13
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Walsall

(Home)
31 Oct
Colchester
1 : 3
Walsall
26 Oct
Walsall
2 : 4
Salford
20 Oct
Walsall
3 : 0
Oldham
17 Oct
Swindon
1 : 1
Walsall
13 Oct
Walsall
3 : 2
Fulham U21
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Grimsby

(Away)
31 Oct
Grimsby
5 : 2
York City
24 Oct
Gillingham
1 : 4
Grimsby
20 Oct
Rochdale
2 : 2
Grimsby
17 Oct
Grimsby
0 : 2
Northampton
10 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Grimsby
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 14 10 1 3 25:15 31
2 Barnet 13 7 5 1 28:18 26
3 Walsall 13 5 7 1 21:12 22
4 Crewe 14 5 7 2 17:17 22
5 Cheltenham 14 6 3 5 23:25 21
6 Grimsby 14 5 5 4 24:18 20
7 York City 14 5 5 4 24:21 20
8 Gillingham 14 5 5 4 20:19 20
9 Accrington 14 4 7 3 23:17 19
10 Chesterfield 14 5 4 5 24:21 19
11 Tranmere 14 4 7 3 19:17 19
12 Exeter 14 5 4 5 11:9 19
13 Swindon 14 5 4 5 15:17 19
14 Newport 14 4 6 4 20:17 18
15 Shrewsbury 14 5 3 6 17:22 18
16 Fleetwood Town 14 4 5 5 18:18 17
17 Bristol Rovers 14 5 1 8 17:23 16
18 Oldham 14 4 3 7 15:19 15
19 Port Vale 12 4 3 5 10:14 15
20 Rochdale 14 4 3 7 17:26 15
21 Northampton 13 3 5 5 9:10 14
22 Rotherham 14 2 6 6 18:25 12
23 Colchester 13 2 6 5 12:19 12
24 Crawley Town 12 2 3 7 13:21 9
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
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