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Walsall play Salford City at home on 26 October 2026 · 20:00 at Bescot Stadium (Walsall); the referee is M. Coy. For us, there is no clear favourite. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Walsall vs Salford City: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Walsall are 3rd in the table, on 22 points after 13 matches (5W 7D 1L), and Salford City are 1st, on 31 points (10W 1D 3L).
- Attack and defence. On average Walsall score 1.5 goals a match in the competition and concede 0.6; for Salford City the figures are 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Walsall: 4W 7D 0L, goals 16–7; Salford City: 8W 1D 3L, goals 19–12.
- Head to head. From 15 meetings: 6 wins for Walsall, 8 wins for Salford City and 1 draw, with the goals at 18–24.
What to expect
For us, Salford City are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.8%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and we rate it at 58%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 58% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 54% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 15; Walsall 6 wins, 1 draw, Salford City 8 wins.
- An average of 2.8 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Walsall 16–7, Salford City 19–12.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 54%.
- Out: Walsall 0, Salford City 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 58%, best price 1.62). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Walsall: no absences. Absent for Salford City: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Walsall vs Salford City: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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 from several bookmakers, combined and updated 26/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.4%.
At a glance
- 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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Walsall vs Salford City: team news and absences
Walsall
- No reported absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
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
What do we tip 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?
We estimate: Walsall win 30%, draw 27%, Salford City win 43%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 26 October 2026, kick-off: 20:00, venue: Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Referee: M. Coy.
Who will be missing?
Walsall: no absences. Salford City: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.79); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 46% (odds 2.14).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 58% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.8%), then 0–1 (9.4%) and 1–2 (9.1%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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