Walsall vs Salford City: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Salford City the pick at 50% for Walsall vs Salford City. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Salford City travel to Walsall on 26 October 2026 at Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Salford City are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 50%. This matchday 13 fixture in League Two is listed as Walsall - Salford City. Kick-off is 20:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Walsall: they come in on the back of a win, following one win and two draws before that. That is two wins, two draws and no defeats from the last four, worth 8 points. It leaves them unbeaten in four. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (24 scored and 38 conceded in 24 matches, 1.0 and 1.58 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 57.2 out of 100, and they sit 4th on a goal difference of +9.
Salford City: they come in on a three-match winning sequence, following one win and one draw before that. That is four wins, one draw and no defeats from the last five, worth 13 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (33 scored and 29 conceded in 28 matches, 1.18 and 1.04 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 76.8 out of 100, and they sit 1st on a goal difference of +7.
Side by side
| Statistic | Walsall | Salford City |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 4th | 1st |
| Goal difference | +9 | +7 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | WDWD | WWWDW |
| Points from last 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 8 / 4 | 8 / 3 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 24 | 28 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.0 / 1.58 | 1.18 / 1.04 |
| Points per game (2025) | 0.92 | 1.71 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 57.2 | 76.8 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 25% | 50% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Walsall 57.2 versus Salford City 76.8, a gap of 19.5, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.20, over 2.5 goals at 53% and both teams to score at 56%.
- First goal: Leans Salford City's way at 56%.
The call
The model tilts to Salford City at 50%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Walsall or Salford City?
Salford City, with an implied win probability of roughly 50%. The full split is 25% Walsall, 26% the draw and 50% Salford City.
When and where is Walsall vs Salford City being played?
26 October 2026 at Bescot Stadium, Walsall, kick-off 20:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Walsall and Salford City?
Salford City 1-0 Walsall on 10 March 2026.
What is the recent form of Walsall and Salford City?
Walsall have taken 8 points from their last four (WDWD), Salford City 13 from theirs (WWWDW). Most recently Walsall took a 3-0 win at home to Oldham and Salford City a 2-1 win away at Bristol Rovers.
How many goals are expected in Walsall vs Salford City?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.20 — 0.80 for Walsall and 1.40 for Salford City. It rates over 2.5 goals at 53%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 56%, so its call is yes.