Very strong pick · fair odds 1.15 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Grimsby to win @ 1.95 – our chance 64% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +25%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultGrimsby to win ✗64% · @1.95
Double chanceGrimsby or draw ✓87% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.08
Grimsby vs Walsall preview and prediction
The match
Walsall travel to Blundell Park in the League Two on Wednesday 18 February (20:45 WAT) to face Grimsby. Grimsby are 6th with 20 points from 14 games (in the top half), while Walsall sit 3rd on 22 points (in the top four). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Grimsby and 0.6 for Walsall. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Grimsby 64%, draw 23%, Walsall 13%.
Safer route: Grimsby or draw (87%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.95.
Value angle: Grimsby to win at 1.95 – 64% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Grimsby or draw – a 87% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.15, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Grimsby 1–0 Walsall. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Grimsby64%fair 1.56 · @1.95
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @3.20
Walsall13%fair 7.69 · @4.10
2.35Expected goals
1.73Grimsby xG
0.62Walsall xG
52%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–014%
1–110%
0–010%
2–19%
3–08%
From our goals model: Grimsby 1.7 – 0.6 Walsall expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Grimsby to win✗
64%
1.56
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Grimsby or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.22 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.91
1.95
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.44
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.71
1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
79%
1.27
1.20
Half-time result
Grimsby ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Grimsby / FT Grimsby✗
40%
2.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.08
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Form
Grimsby – last 1
L
15 Feb
vs Wolves
0–1
L
0.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Walsall
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Grimsby and Walsall.
Our pick is Grimsby or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Grimsby vs Walsall?
On our numbers Grimsby have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Walsall 13%.
How many goals will there be in Grimsby vs Walsall?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Grimsby vs Walsall?
Our predicted score is Grimsby 1–0 Walsall, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Grimsby vs Walsall?
Grimsby vs Walsall (League Two) kicks off on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Blundell Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
