What is our Grimsby vs Walsall prediction?
Grimsby
1 - 0
Walsall
Our prediction for this match: Grimsby 1 - 0 Walsall
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Grimsby Town host Walsall aiming to bounce back after a narrow 1-0 FA Cup loss to Wolves. As Walsall suffered a dip in form, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-0 home win. The Mariners are without Gardner, Tharme, and Svanthorsson, but overall the Mariners have been in strong form, averaging 2.30 points per game this season and 2.17 PPG at home. Grimsby boast a solid defence, conceding just 0.83 goals at home with 50% clean sheets, while scoring 1.33 goals per home match. BTTS has occurred in only 33% of home games, highlighting their controlled, disciplined style. Their home expected goals of 1.80 suggests good attacking opportunities.
Walsall, on the other hand, have no fresh injury worries, and the likes of Clarke, Richards, and Comley may return after coming off the bench in a 3-1 loss to Barnet. The Saddlers struggle for form, earning only 0.60 points per game overall, with poor away returns (0.67 PPG) and a leaky defence, conceding 2.67 goals per away match. They have averaged 1.33 goals away, but expected goals of 1.09 points to limited quality chances.
Grimsby’s home solidity and Walsall’s struggles make the hosts clear favourites. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting option for this League Two encounter, alongside Grimsby to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals as the Mariners control games and Walsall's scoring is limited.
This League 2 match will be played on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at 19:45.
- Competition
- League 2
- Kick-off
- Wed 18 Feb, 19:45UK time
Grimsby vs Walsall Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double Chance12 | 3/10 | |
| Draw No BetGrimsby | 1/3 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeGrimsby / Grimsby | 2/1 | |
| Asian HandicapGrimsby -0.5 | 7/8 | |
| European HandicapWalsall +2 | 2/7 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreNo | 4/5 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsUnder 1.5 Goals | 2/1 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsUnder 2.5 Goals | 4/6 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsUnder 3.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | 1/14 | |
| Clean SheetGrimsby: Yes | 5/4 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerJaze Kabia | 8/5 | |
| First GoalscorerJaze Kabia | 9/2 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 8/5 |
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View OfferGrimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwddwl | 2.30 |
| Home | wwwdwl | 2.17 |
| Away | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 2.17 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.83 | 0.00 |
| BTTS | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.80 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.16 | 1.45 |
Walsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llllwdddll | 0.60 |
| Home | lddl | 0.50 |
| Away | lllwdl | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 1.75 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.25 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.82 | 1.81 | 1.82 |
Grimsby vs Walsall Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Grimsby (36%)
11 Matches
Walsall (36%)
Grimsby vs Walsall Past Results
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