Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Walsall welcome Grimsby to their Bescot Stadium on day 5 of the new League Two campaign. The Saddlers have been involved in some high-scoring affairs of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Black and Whites. Important midfielder Isaac Hutchinson returns to the starting XI after he was rested in the EFL Trophy defeat to Brighton U21 on Tuesday evening.
Grimsby, on the other hand, shared the spoils with Mansfield Town at the weekend despite taking an early lead thanks to Abobaker Eisa’s goal. Paul Hurst’s men, though, continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, which is the main reason why home win should be considered. A man to keep an eye on in the visiting team will be aforementioned forward Eisa, who has already netted three goals in the new League Two campaign.
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.