Walsall have made a promising start to their League Two campaign, combining attacking efficiency with a solid defensive structure. The Saddlers opened with a convincing 3-0 victory over Gillingham before playing out a goalless draw with Grimsby in round two. They also kept a clean sheet against Leyton Orient in the EFL Cup before eventually going out on penalties, highlighting their defensive resilience. James Furlong is doubtful after picking up a knock in that game, although he was unlikely to start anyway.
Accrington Stanley, meanwhile, are searching for a response after losing 2-0 to Exeter, extending their winless run to three matches. Their away form is particularly concerning, with Stanley failing to win any of their last six away games and picking up just one point during that spell. They have also conceded an average of 2.17 goals per game on the road. Experienced forward Cole Stockton is now a doubt after suffering a knock at the weekend, further weakening an already struggling attacking unit.
The Saddlers have looked much stronger defensively and Accrington have just one point from their last six away games. Therefore, Home Win should be considered, alongside Walsall to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals (Walsall's last two league games produced just three goals combined, while their defensive record has been impressive).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Walsall vs Accrington prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Walsall 1 - 0 Accrington
Walsall vs Accrington Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Andrew Dallas @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Andrew Dallas @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Walsall 0 @ -267 Odds
- European Handicap: Walsall +1 @ -450 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Walsall to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Walsall to Win/Walsall to Win @ 200 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Walsall - Yes @ 137 Odds
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View OfferWalsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlllwwdd | 1.10 |
| Home | llldd | 0.40 |
| Away | lwlww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.00 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.38 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.79 | 1.55 | 1.97 |
Accrington Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlllddlldl | 0.60 |
| Home | wldd | 1.25 |
| Away | lldlll | 0.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.75 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.75 | 2.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.38 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.26 | 1.50 |
Walsall vs Accrington Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Walsall (22%)
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Accrington (56%)
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