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Walsall are at home to Salford City on 26 October 2026 · 20:00 at Bescot Stadium (Walsall), with M. Coy as the referee. We see nothing to choose between them. Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Walsall vs Salford City: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 3.25 | 3.70 | 2.22 |
| Market average | 3.10 | 3.48 | 2.16 |
| Lowest odds | 2.88 | 3.14 | 2.10 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.20 | 77.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.79 | 1.73 | 54.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.14 | 2.05 | 45.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.85 | 2.75 | 33.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.59 | 58.4% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.23 | 41.6% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 26/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.4%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Walsall 1–1 Salford City, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Walsall 3rd (22 points), Salford City 1st (31 points).
- Form in the competition: Walsall 4W 7D 0L (16:7), Salford City 8W 1D 3L (19:12).
- H2H: 15 matches: Walsall 6W 1D 8L, goals 18–24.
- Absences: Walsall 0, Salford City 0.
Who will win Walsall vs Salford City?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Walsall vs Salford City: who is missing
Walsall
- No reported absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Walsall vs Salford City: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 19 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 20 |  Northampton | 12 | 3-5-4 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:19 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Walsall vs Salford City: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Walsall are 3rd with 22 points after 13 matches (5W 7D 1L), whereas Salford City are 1st with 31 points (10W 1D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Walsall have scored 1.5 and conceded 0.6 goals per game on average in this competition; Salford City average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Walsall: 4W 7D 0L, goals 16–7; Salford City: 8W 1D 3L, goals 19–12.
- Head to head. In their 15 meetings so far, Walsall have 6 wins, Salford City have 8 wins and 1 draw have been recorded; the goals stand at 18–24.
What to expect
Salford City should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 1–2, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.8%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and our probability for it is 58%. We estimate both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 54%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 15; Walsall 6 wins, 1 draw, Salford City 8 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.8 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Walsall 16–7, Salford City 19–12.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 54%.
- Absent: Walsall 0, Salford City 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 58%, best available odds 1.62). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Walsall are missing: no absences. Salford City are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Walsall vs Salford City: team stats compared
These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.
Form in the competition
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Walsall vs Salford City: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Walsall vs Salford City?
Our result tip is Draw or Salford City (X2) (odds 1.40), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.62). The safer pick is Draw or Salford City (X2).
Who will win Walsall vs Salford City?
Our probabilities: Walsall to win 30%, a draw 27%, Salford City to win 43%.
What time and where is kick-off?
26 October 2026, kick-off at 20:00, at Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Referee: M. Coy.
Who will be missing?
Walsall: no absences. Salford City: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 54% (odds 1.79); under 2.5 goals is at 46% (odds 2.14).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 58% probability (odds 1.62).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.8%); after that come 0–1 (9.4%) and 1–2 (9.1%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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