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As Walsall prepares to host Grimsby Town in an English League Two clash on August 22, 2026, both teams find themselves in varying states of form. Walsall has secured two victories in their last five matches, showcasing resilience but also revealing vulnerabilities in their defensive structure. Grimsby Town, on the other hand, enters this fixture with a stronger recent performance, winning three of their last five encounters and demonstrating an ability to exploit opponents’ weaknesses.
Bookmaker odds are closely aligned, reflecting the competitive nature of this match, with Walsall at 2.58 and Grimsby at 2.62. This suggests that the teams are evenly matched, although the statistical model gives Walsall a slight edge at 35.9% likelihood of a home win against Grimsby’s 35.3% chance of victory. The predicted score of 1:1 indicates expectations for a tightly contested match, possibly influenced by a midfield battle predominated by tactical discipline.
Both teams have their strengths; Walsall may rely on home support to galvanize their efforts, while Grimsby’s recent form suggests they could be a potent threat on the road. As such, this matchup promises to be an intriguing encounter, where tactical execution and in-game adjustments will be critical. Fans and bettors alike should prepare for a closely fought battle, with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Walsall 35.7% |
Draw 28.8% |
Grimsby 35.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.73 | 3.23 | 2.61 | |
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2.65 | 3.15 | 2.55 | |
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2.66 | 3.20 | 2.56 | Watch and Bet |
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2.65 | 3.15 | 2.55 | |
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2.58 | 3.31 | 2.58 | |
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2.48 | 3.20 | 2.65 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Gillingham FC – Walsall FC – 0:3 06.08.26 Bristol City – Walsall FC – 0:1 01.08.26 Walsall FC – Notts County – 0:0 25.07.26 AFC Telford United – Walsall FC – 1:0 21.07.26 Walsall FC – Aston Villa – 0:5 |
15.08.26 Grimsby Town – Exeter City – 1:0 08.08.26 Grimsby Town – Blackpool – 1:3 01.08.26 Grimsby Town – Wigan Athletic – 2:0 29.07.26 Boston United – Grimsby Town – 0:0 28.07.26 Grimsby Town – Lincoln City – 5:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.02.26 Grimsby Town – Walsall FC – 2:2 19.08.25 Walsall FC – Grimsby Town – 0:1 08.03.25 Walsall FC – Grimsby Town – 1:3 19.10.24 Grimsby Town – Walsall FC – 1:4 01.01.24 Grimsby Town – Walsall FC – 1:6 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Accrington | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Swindon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 24 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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