Walsall travel to Prenton Park to face a struggling Tranmere side, looking to bounce back after a 5–1 FA Cup defeat to Norwich. As Walsall aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Rovers are under pressure in 17th, losing three of their last five league outings, including a 2–0 defeat to Bromley. Home form is weak, with 0.67 points per game, scoring only 0.83 goals at Prenton Park, while conceding 2.33. BTTS has occurred in 50% of their matches, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The visitors have been inconsistent in League Two recently, with just one win in five, but remain a threat offensively, averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.50. Walsall’s away form is slightly better than home, scoring 1.14 goals per match and keeping clean sheets in 43% of games, suggesting a balanced approach.
Historically, Walsall dominate this fixture, winning 12 of 24 meetings, with over 2.5 goals in half the encounters. Tranmere’s home struggles make the visitors clear favourites. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Tranmere vs Walsall prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Tranmere 1 - 2 Walsall
Tranmere vs Walsall Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Daniel Kanu @ 175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferTranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwl | 1.30 |
| Home | llwll | 0.67 |
| Away | wwlw | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.17 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 0.83 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 1.79 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.45 | 1.61 |
Walsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllll | 1.40 |
| Home | dwl | 1.33 |
| Away | wdlll | 1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 43% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.00 | 2.86 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.71 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 43% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 29% |
| Expected Goals | 1.09 | 1.41 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.42 | 1.69 |
Tranmere vs Walsall Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Tranmere (29%)
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Walsall (50%)
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