Walsall vs Accrington Stanley Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 29/08
The encounter between Walsall and Accrington Stanley is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 29/08.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Over 2.5 Goals
Why we predict over 2.5 Goals
Our prediction is Over 2.5 Goals for the Walsall vs Accrington Stanley encounter.
We anticipate an entertaining match with attacking intent from both teams. Given their offensive potential and defensive vulnerabilities, three or more goals seem likely.
Key Betting Insights
Walsall
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Walsall's last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
Accrington Stanley
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Accrington Stanley's last 5 matches
Over 2.5 Goals: 1/1
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Walsall Preview
Walsall has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 3 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 0 (0 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Walsall has played 58 matches, scoring 73 goals (1.26 per match) and conceding 68 (1.17 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Walsall
Goals Scored:73
Goals Conceded:68
Average Goals Scored:1.24
Average Goals Conceded:1.15
Wins:24
Goal Difference:5
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Walsall
3 - 2
Accrington Stanley
W
25/08
Walsall
0 - 0
Leyton Orient
D
22/08
Walsall
0 - 0
Grimsby Town
D
15/08
Gillingham
0 - 3
Walsall
W
06/08
Bristol City
0 - 1
Walsall
W
Walsall to win the match: 4/5
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Accrington Stanley Preview
Across 2 EFL League Two matches, Accrington Stanley has posted 0 victories, 1 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 0.5 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (1 per match) and conceded 4 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Accrington Stanley has earned 18 wins from 57 matches across all competitions, scoring 64 goals (1.12 per match) and conceding 77 (1.35 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Accrington Stanley
Goals Scored:64
Goals Conceded:77
Average Goals Scored:1.12
Average Goals Conceded:1.35
Wins:18
Goal Difference:-13
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Walsall
3 - 2
Accrington Stanley
L
22/08
Exeter City
2 - 0
Accrington Stanley
L
15/08
Accrington Stanley
2 - 2
Colchester United
D
08/08
Crewe Alexandra
2 - 1
Accrington Stanley
L
02/05
Oldham Athletic
3 - 0
Accrington Stanley
L
Accrington Stanley to win the match: 3/1
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Statistical Insights for Walsall vs Accrington Stanley
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Walsall vs Accrington Stanley fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Walsall
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
W
W
L
1.6
Home
D
D
L
L
D
0.6
Away
W
W
L
W
L
1.8
Accrington Stanley
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
D
L
L
0.2
Home
D
D
L
W
L
1
Away
L
L
L
D
L
0.2
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Home Win
4/5
55.87%
Draw
12/5
29.41%
Away Win
3/1
25%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Walsall
5
last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Accrington Stanley goals scored count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
0
Grimsby Town
0
Gillingham
3
Bristol City
1
Bromley
1
2
Walsall
0
Exeter City
2
Colchester United
1
Crewe Alexandra
0
Oldham Athletic
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Goals Conceded
Walsall
3
last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Accrington Stanley conceded +300% more goals than Walsall in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Accrington Stanley goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
0
Grimsby Town
0
Gillingham
0
Bristol City
0
Bromley
3
3
Walsall
2
Exeter City
2
Colchester United
2
Crewe Alexandra
3
Oldham Athletic
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Key metrics
Corners
Walsall
28
last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
20
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Walsall received +40% more corners than Accrington Stanley in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Accrington Stanley corners count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
2
Grimsby Town
8
Gillingham
9
Bristol City
4
Bromley
5
4
Walsall
1
Exeter City
9
Colchester United
6
Crewe Alexandra
0
Oldham Athletic
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Key metrics
Cards
Walsall
12
last 5 matches
Accrington Stanley
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Walsall received +33% more cards than Accrington Stanley in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Accrington Stanley cards count, last 5 matches
Leyton Orient
2
Grimsby Town
1
Gillingham
2
Bristol City
3
Bromley
4
2
Walsall
2
Exeter City
1
Colchester United
3
Crewe Alexandra
1
Oldham Athletic
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