Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Walsall
Match Time & Date:
01/02/2025
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Salford
Walsall will be looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats when they host Salford City at their Bescot Stadium on Saturday. The Saddlers remain firmly in the hunt for League One promotion, but losses to Bradford City and Fleetwood have halted their momentum. Despite their recent dip in form, Mat Sadler’s men will take confidence from their strong home record and their dominance over Salford in recent encounters. Encouragingly for the hosts, they have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Salford, meanwhile, are targeting a push for the playoff spots, but they face a tough challenge against a team they have struggled against in recent meetings. The Lions have suffered three straight losses to Walsall, and their cause will not be helped by the suspension of key midfielder Tyrese Fornah. Given Walsall’s need for a response and their head-to-head advantage, home win should definitely be considered.
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.
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