Value bet: Walsall to win @ 2.62 – our chance 42% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultWalsall to win ✗42% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 8.71
Tranmere vs Walsall preview and prediction
The match
The League Two sees Tranmere take on Walsall on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Prenton Park. Tranmere are 11th with 19 points from 14 games (in the top half), while Walsall sit 3rd on 22 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Tranmere's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Shrewsbury 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Walsall's last 5: LWDDD Most recently they lost to Stevenage 1–6 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.1 for Tranmere and 1.3 for Walsall. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Tranmere 35%, draw 22%, Walsall 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Walsall to win at 2.62 – 42% on our numbers against 38% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Tranmere 1–1 Walsall. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Tranmere35%fair 2.82 · @2.40
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.60
Walsall42%fair 2.37 · @2.62
2.41Expected goals
1.13Tranmere xG
1.27Walsall xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–010%
0–09%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Tranmere 1.1 – 1.3 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
Walsall to win✗
42%
2.37
2.62 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.29
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.77
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.87
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Walsall / FT Walsall✗
23%
4.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
11%
8.71
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Form
Tranmere – last 6
WDLWDD
22 Sep
vs Shrewsbury
1–0
W
19 Sep
@ Exeter City
0–0
D
12 Sep
@ Gillingham
0–2
L
5 Sep
vs Oldham
2–0
W
1 Sep
vs Rotherham
2–2
D
29 Aug
@ Newport County
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Walsall – last 6
LWDDDW
22 Sep
vs Stevenage
1–6
L
19 Sep
vs Port Vale
2–0
W
12 Sep
vs Rochdale
0–0
D
5 Sep
@ Exeter City
0–0
D
1 Sep
@ Crewe
2–2
D
29 Aug
vs Accrington ST
3–2
W
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Tranmere and Walsall.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Tranmere vs Walsall?
On our numbers Tranmere have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Walsall 42%.
How many goals will there be in Tranmere vs Walsall?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Tranmere vs Walsall?
Our predicted score is Tranmere 1–1 Walsall, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Tranmere vs Walsall?
Tranmere vs Walsall (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Prenton 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.
