Date:10th October 2023
Kick-Off: 19:00 UK, 20:00 CET
Venue:Â Bescot Stadium
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Walsall vs Forest Green: top free betting tips
Walsall and Forest Green meet each other in their second group-stage game of the EFL Trophy at Bescot Stadium on Tuesday, 10 October. Forest entered this game after a long losing streak in League Two while the Saddlers also returned to their losing form against Sutton in the same competition.
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Match result prediction: Draw
Forest Green has been quite favourable against Walsall by winning two of their last three meetings. However, they have been terrible recently with six consecutive defeats before this game. On the other hand, Forest has found only one victory in their last five fixtures while losing three of them. The Saddlers have also ended two of their previous four matches at Bescot Stadium in draws and won one of them. Therefore, we predict these teams to share the points in this game.
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Three of the previous five H2H meetings of these teams have concluded with Under 2.5 Goals. Walsall have managed an average of scoring one goal per game in their last five games at Bescot Stadium. On the other hand, Forest Green have also just six goals in the same number of their road fixtures. Additionally, Walsall have also earned two clean sheets in their previous three home games. Therefore, we believe we to see this game featuring a total of Under 2.5 Goals.
Correct score prediction: 1-1 Draw
Forest Green have rattled the net just once in three of their previous five fixtures in League Two. Meanwhile, Walsall have also been quite identical by scoring only one goal in three of their recent four matches at Bescot Stadium. The Saddlers have also managed to score more than once in just one of their last five H2Hs with Forest. Given these statistics, we predict this game to conclude with a 1-1 draw.
Walsall vs Forest Green: form, recent games, and news
Walsall preview
The Saddlers were thrashed by an away defeat of 4-0 at the hands of Sutton in the previous game in League Two. Walsall has also had a rough start to the EFL Trophy by losing their first group-stage game against Brighton U21. Manager Mat Sadler is fortunate to have all players fit and available for the upcoming challenge in the EFL Trophy.
Forest Green preview
Mathew Stevens’ goal for Forest in the 83rd minute against Accrington Stanley was not enough to remove a two-goal deficit in the previous League Two fixture. Josh Andrews was the man of the hour as he notched a brace to cost the Greens all three points by 2-1. Central midfielder Callum Jones will miss out on the next EFL Trophy fixture due to a leg injury.
FAQs regarding Walsall vs Forest Green
Who is the referee for this match? Phil Parkinson.
Who is the Forest Green player to watch? Dylan Kadji.
What was the last Head to Head result? 1-0 to Walsall.