Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Walsall will be aiming to climb to the playoffs berth when they take on Bradford City in the League Two round 45. The Saddlers proved their worth in a 2-1 win over Swindon, but they need to keep on producing fine displays in the season finale if they are to secure a top-seven finish. Danny Johnson, who scored a late winner against the Robins, is pushing for a start, while there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team.
The Bantams, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Gillingham and Salford and seeing that they have one game in hand, a lively contest is on the cards at Bescot Stadium. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. Both Daniel Oyegoke and Tyreik Wright are major doubts, speaking of the visiting team.
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.