Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAston Villa to win ✓65% · @1.57
Double chanceEither team to win ✓88% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗5% · fair 18.69
Walsall vs Aston Villa preview and prediction
The match
The Friendlies Clubs sees Walsall take on Aston Villa on Tuesday 21 July, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT).
Form guide
Walsall's last 5: DLDDL Most recently they drew with Leamington 0–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Aston Villa's last 5: WWDWL Most recently they beat Manchester City 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Aston Villa arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.5 goals: 0.4 for Walsall and 1.1 for Aston Villa. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 81% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Walsall 23%, draw 12%, Aston Villa 65%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Aston Villa to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Walsall 0–1 Aston Villa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Walsall23%fair 4.27 · @3.75
Draw12%fair 8.44 · @5.00
Aston Villa65%fair 1.55 · @1.57
1.50Expected goals
0.39Walsall xG
1.11Aston Villa xG
52%Both score
19%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–125%
0–022%
0–214%
1–110%
1–09%
1–25%
From our goals model: Walsall 0.4 – 1.1 Aston Villa 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
Aston Villa to win✓
65%
1.55
1.57
Double chance
Either team to win✓
88%
1.13
1.25 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.93
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Under 1.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
93%
1.07
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
56%
1.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Aston Villa / FT Aston Villa✓
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
5%
18.69
–
Form
Walsall – last 6
DLDDLL
11 Jul
@ Leamington
0–0
D
6 Apr
@ Swindon Town
1–2
L
3 Apr
vs Gillingham
2–2
D
17 Mar
vs Cambridge United
0–0
D
10 Mar
@ Salford City
0–1
L
3 Mar
vs Fleetwood Town
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Aston Villa – last 6
WWDWLW
24 May
@ Manchester City
2–1
W
20 May
@ SC Freiburg
3–0
W
10 May
@ Burnley
2–2
D
7 May
vs Nottingham Forest
4–0
W
30 Apr
@ Nottingham Forest
0–1
L
19 Apr
vs Sunderland
4–3
W
2.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Walsall and Aston Villa.
What is the prediction for Walsall vs Aston Villa?
Our pick is Aston Villa to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Walsall vs Aston Villa?
On our numbers Walsall have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 12% and Aston Villa 65%.
How many goals will there be in Walsall vs Aston Villa?
We expect about 1.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 19% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Walsall vs Aston Villa?
Our predicted score is Walsall 0–1 Aston Villa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.5 goals in total.
When is Walsall vs Aston Villa?
Walsall vs Aston Villa (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time).
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.
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