Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Walsall will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Stockport County in the League Two round 2 on Saturday afternoon. aim to recover from a 4-3 EFL Cup loss to Blackburn, but given their shaky defence, we do not believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. Both Aramide Oteh and Danny Johnson return to the starting XI after the duo was rested in the EFL Cup clash.
The Hatters, on the other hand, are eager to make amends for the League Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Since the visitors are after their first victory of the season as well, both teams to score betting option should be considered. In their last meeting in the League Two Walsall defeated Stockport 2-1. Patrick Madden should keep his place in Stockport's starting XI.
Highlighted Team (Walsall):
Founded in 1888, Walsall are a professional club that play home matches at Bescot Stadium. The capacity of the venue is 11,300 people and it was opened in 1990. Nicknamed the Saddlers, Walsall footballers wear red shirts and white shorts when playing in front of home fans, while black is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Walsall played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa on April 9, 1888 in their first ever game, with the team recording their biggest win on March 4, 1899 against Darwen (10-0). The Saddlers suffered their biggest defeat on December 17, 1892 as they were beaten by Small Heath 12-0.
Walsall fans consider wolverhampton wanderers the club’s biggest rivals, but the Saddlers have rivalries with Shrewsbury Town and Port Vale as well as the two clubs are only 30 miles away from Walsall. Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann is one of the most notable footballers who played for the Bescot Stadium.