Gillingham vs Walsall: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 15 August: Gillingham v Walsall in the League Two, played at Priestfield Stadium. In the table, Gillingham are 8th, upper half, on 20 points after 14 matches; Walsall are 3rd (among the top four) with 22. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Gillingham, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Luton, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Walsall, last 5: WDLLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Bristol City, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Gillingham, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Walsall.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Apr 2026) it ended Walsall 2–2 Gillingham.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Gillingham 1.4 xG, Walsall 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Gillingham 45%, draw 22%, Walsall 32%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Gillingham 1–1 Walsall. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Gillingham45%fair 2.20 · @2.26
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.35
Walsall32%fair 3.11 · @3.00
2.57Expected goals
1.43Gillingham xG
1.14Walsall xG
59%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Gillingham 1.4 – 1.1 Walsall expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Gillingham vs Walsall?
On our numbers Gillingham have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Walsall 32%.
How many goals will there be in Gillingham vs Walsall?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gillingham vs Walsall?
Our predicted score is Gillingham 1–1 Walsall, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Gillingham vs Walsall?
Gillingham vs Walsall (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Priestfield Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.