Gillingham and Walsall face each other at Priestfield Stadium in a League Two opener where both sides have plenty to prove. The Gills failed to impress in their EFL Cup defeat to Luton and have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches. Their defensive record is particularly concerning, with 2.1 goals conceded per game during that spell and 1.8 at home. Gillingham have also made a number of changes to their squad during the summer as they look to build a stronger side.
Walsall, meanwhile, head into the league campaign with some confidence after recording a 1-0 EFL Cup victory over Bristol City. The Saddlers have won three of their last 10, while their away form has been considerably stronger than their home record, with two wins from their last five road games. They average 1.4 goals away from home, although they have conceded 1.4 as well. Summer signing Ryan Leak is likely to miss out through injury. Walsall have also enjoyed the better H2H record, winning six of 22 meetings, compared to Gillingham's three.
As only 4 of the 22 previous H2H meetings produced four or more goals, Under 3.5 goals seems like the best betting option for this matchup, alongside Draw and Half-Time Draw.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Gillingham vs Walsall prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gillingham 1 - 1 Walsall
Gillingham vs Walsall Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ronan Hale @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ronan Hale @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Walsall +0.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Walsall +1 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -188 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Gillingham to Win @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Gillingham - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferGillingham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwdlllwl | 0.80 |
| Home | lwlwl | 1.20 |
| Away | lddll | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.80 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.54 |
Walsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddllwlllw | 1.10 |
| Home | wdlll | 0.80 |
| Away | dlwlw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 2.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.46 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.67 | 1.36 | 1.92 |
Gillingham vs Walsall Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Gillingham (14%)
22 Matches
Walsall (27%)
Gillingham vs Walsall Past Results
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