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Walsall vs Fulham U21 prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Strong pick · fair odds 1.32 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓
Value bet: Walsall to win @ 1.95 – our chance 62% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Walsall 4.1 – 2.9 Fulham U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Walsall are clear favourites at home with a 62% chance of winning, against 26% for Fulham U21.
Walsall have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (1W 4D 1L), scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.3 per game. Fulham U21 have 5 points from their last 6 (1W 2D 3L), averaging 1.8 scored and 2.5 conceded.
We expect around 7.0 goals (4.1 for Walsall, 2.9 for Fulham U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 97% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 4–2 (5%), 3–2 (4%), 4–3 (4%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 76% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.30 is close to our fair price of 1.32. For a bigger price, Walsall to win at 1.95 is our value angle (62% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Walsall to win ✓ | 62% | 1.60 | 1.95 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 88% | 1.14 | 1.22 ▲ |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 76% | 1.32 | 1.30 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 99% | 1.01 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 97% | 1.03 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals ✓ | 92% | 1.09 | – |
| Half-time result | Walsall ahead at half-time ✓ | 50% | 1.99 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Walsall / FT Walsall ✓ | 42% | 2.39 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 4–2 ✗ | 5% | 21.88 | – |
Form
Walsall – last 6
| 10 Oct | @ Fleetwood Town | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | @ Tranmere | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Fulham U21 – last 6
| 6 Oct | @ AFC Hornchurch | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | @ Leicester | 1–6 | L |
| 19 Sep | @ Chelsea U21 | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Sep | vs Aston Villa U21 | 3–3 | D |
| 8 Sep | @ Braintree | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | @ Newcastle United U21 | 4–0 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Walsall and Fulham U21.
EFL Trophy table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Northampton | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 |  Walsall | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 3 |  Shrewsbury | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Chelsea U21 | 3 | -5 | 1 |
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What is the prediction for Walsall vs Fulham U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Walsall vs Fulham U21?
On our numbers Walsall have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 12% and Fulham U21 26%.
How many goals will there be in Walsall vs Fulham U21?
We expect about 7.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 97% likely and both teams score 76% of the time on our projection.
When is Walsall vs Fulham U21?
Walsall vs Fulham U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Bescot Stadium.
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.