Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Walsall to win @ 2.64 – our chance 41% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultWalsall to win ✗41% · @2.64
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.83
Walsall vs Grimsby: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Grimsby travel to face Walsall on Saturday 22 August in the League Two, with Bescot Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 12:30 WAT. In the table, Walsall are 3rd, among the top four, on 22 points after 13 matches; Grimsby are 6th (upper half) with 20. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Walsall, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Gillingham, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Grimsby, last 5: WLWWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Exeter City, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Grimsby, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.3 for Walsall.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Feb 2026) it ended Grimsby 2–2 Walsall.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Walsall 1.2 xG, Grimsby 1.1 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Walsall 41%, draw 23%, Grimsby 36%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.80.
Price worth noting: Walsall to win @2.64 – the bookmaker implies 38%, our ratings say 41%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Walsall 1–1 Grimsby. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Walsall41%fair 2.43 · @2.64
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.25
Grimsby36%fair 2.78 · @2.60
2.23Expected goals
1.17Walsall xG
1.06Grimsby xG
54%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–011%
2–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Walsall 1.2 – 1.1 Grimsby expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Walsall vs Grimsby?
On our numbers Walsall have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Grimsby 36%.
How many goals will there be in Walsall vs Grimsby?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Walsall vs Grimsby?
Our predicted score is Walsall 1–1 Grimsby, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Walsall vs Grimsby?
Walsall vs Grimsby (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Bescot 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.
