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Walsall welcome Salford City on 26 October 2026 · 20:00 at Bescot Stadium (Walsall), and the referee is M. Coy. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Walsall vs Salford City: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Walsall lie 3rd, having collected 22 points after 13 matches (5W 7D 1L); Salford City lie 1st, having collected 31 points (10W 1D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Walsall average 1.5 goals for and 0.6 against, compared with 1.6 for and 1.0 against for Salford City.
- Form in the competition. Walsall: 4W 7D 0L, goals 16–7; Salford City: 8W 1D 3L, goals 19–12.
- Head to head. In 15 previous meetings, Walsall have taken 6 wins to Salford City's 8 wins, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 18–24.
What to expect
In our view Salford City hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.8%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.62), which we give a 58% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 58%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 54%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 15; Walsall 6 wins, 1 draw, Salford City 8 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.8 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Walsall 16–7, Salford City 19–12.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 54%.
- Unavailable: Walsall 0, Salford City 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 54%, top price 1.79). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Walsall: no absences. Salford City will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Walsall vs Salford City: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 3.25 | 3.70 | 2.22 |
| Market average | 3.10 | 3.48 | 2.16 |
| Lowest odds | 2.88 | 3.14 | 2.10 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.20 | 77.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.79 | 1.73 | 54.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.14 | 2.05 | 45.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.85 | 2.75 | 33.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.59 | 58.4% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.23 | 41.6% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 26/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.4%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Walsall 1–1 Salford City, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Walsall 3rd (22 points), Salford City 1st (31 points).
- Form in the competition: Walsall 4W 7D 0L (16:7), Salford City 8W 1D 3L (19:12).
- H2H: 15 matches: Walsall 6W 1D 8L, goals 18–24.
- Absences: Walsall 0, Salford City 0.
Who will win Walsall vs Salford City?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Walsall vs Salford City: injuries and missing players
Walsall
- No reported absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Walsall vs Salford City?
Over 2.5 goals (1.79); Draw or Salford City (X2) (1.40).
Who will win Walsall vs Salford City?
Our estimate gives Walsall a 30% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Salford City 43%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 26 October 2026 at 20:00, venue Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Referee: M. Coy.
Who will be missing?
Walsall: no absences. Salford City: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.79) and under 2.5 goals at 46% (odds 2.14).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 58% (odds 1.62).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.8%), then 0–1 (9.4%) and 1–2 (9.1%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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