Walsall vs Grimsby Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 22/08
The encounter between Walsall and Grimsby Town is set to kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 22/08.
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 10.5 Corners
Why we predict over 10.5 corners
Our pick is Corners – Over 10.5 for the Walsall vs Grimsby Town clash.
Expect an open game with sustained attacking pressure from both sides. Frequent deliveries from wide areas and set-piece opportunities could easily push the corner count into double digits.
Key Betting Insights
Walsall
Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
4 matches against Grimsby Town ended in a draw
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Walsall's last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Over 10.5 Corners: 11/10
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Walsall Preview
Walsall has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 3 goals (3 per game) and conceded 0 (0 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Walsall has played 57 matches, scoring 73 goals (1.28 per match) and conceding 68 (1.19 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Walsall
Goals Scored:73
Goals Conceded:68
Average Goals Scored:1.28
Average Goals Conceded:1.19
Wins:24
Goal Difference:5
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Walsall
0 - 0
Grimsby Town
D
15/08
Gillingham
0 - 3
Walsall
W
06/08
Bristol City
0 - 1
Walsall
W
02/05
Bromley
3 - 1
Walsall
L
25/04
Walsall
0 - 2
Harrogate Town
L
Walsall to win the match: 9/5
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Grimsby Town Preview
Across 1 EFL League Two matches, Grimsby Town has posted 1 victories, 0 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 1 (1 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Grimsby Town has earned 29 wins from 61 matches across all competitions, scoring 101 goals (1.66 per match) and conceding 77 (1.26 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Grimsby Town
Goals Scored:101
Goals Conceded:77
Average Goals Scored:1.66
Average Goals Conceded:1.26
Wins:29
Goal Difference:24
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Walsall
0 - 0
Grimsby Town
D
15/08
Grimsby Town
1 - 0
Exeter City
W
08/08
Grimsby Town
1 - 3
Blackpool
L
15/05
Salford City
2 - 2
Grimsby Town
D
10/05
Grimsby Town
1 - 2
Salford City
L
Grimsby Town to win the match: 5/4
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Statistical Insights for Walsall vs Grimsby Town
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 Grimsby Town fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Walsall
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Home
L
L
D
W
D
1
Away
W
W
L
W
L
1.8
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
L
D
L
1
Home
W
L
L
W
W
1.8
Away
D
D
W
W
L
1.6
Home Win
9/5
35.46%
Draw
2/1
32.26%
Favourite
Away Win
7/5
41.67%
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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
8
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Walsall scored +60% more goals than Grimsby Town in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Grimsby Town goals scored count, last 5 matches
Gillingham
3
Bristol City
1
Bromley
1
Harrogate Town
0
Barrow
3
0
Walsall
1
Exeter City
1
Blackpool
2
Salford City
1
Salford City
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Walsall
6
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Grimsby Town conceded +17% more goals than Walsall in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Grimsby Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Gillingham
0
Bristol City
0
Bromley
3
Harrogate Town
2
Barrow
1
0
Walsall
0
Exeter City
3
Blackpool
2
Salford City
2
Salford City
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Key metrics
Corners
Walsall
31
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
33
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Grimsby Town received +6% more corners than Walsall in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Grimsby Town corners count, last 5 matches
Gillingham
9
Bristol City
4
Bromley
5
Harrogate Town
10
Barrow
3
7
Walsall
6
Exeter City
13
Blackpool
3
Salford City
4
Salford City
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Key metrics
Cards
Walsall
12
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Walsall received +140% more cards than Grimsby Town in the last 5 matches.
Walsall and Grimsby Town cards count, last 5 matches
Gillingham
2
Bristol City
3
Bromley
4
Harrogate Town
3
Barrow
0
1
Walsall
1
Exeter City
0
Blackpool
2
Salford City
1
Salford City
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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