Walsall vs Tranmere Rovers Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Walsall and Tranmere Rovers in the England League Two is set to take place on Saturday, 01/11/2025, at the Poundland Bescot Stadium. This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with the top-of-the-table Walsall hosting the struggling Tranmere Rovers.
Team Form and Statistics
Walsall has been in exceptional form, with 8 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws in their last 10 matches, accumulating 26 points in the process. In contrast, Tranmere Rovers has managed only 2 wins, 5 losses, and 3 draws in the same period, earning just 9 points. The significant disparity in form is reflected in their league positions, with Walsall sitting atop the table with 52 points and Tranmere Rovers struggling in 20th position with 25 points.
Head-to-Head Matches and Goal Averages
The head-to-head matches between the two teams have been closely contested, with Walsall and Tranmere Rovers each having 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 encounters. However, their most recent meeting on 24/08/2024 ended in a 1-0 win for Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park. Walsall has been scoring an average of 1.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches, while conceding an average of 1 goal per game. When playing at home, Walsall has scored an average of 1.57 goals per game and conceded an average of 1.29 goals per game. Tranmere Rovers, on the other hand, has scored an average of 0.9 goals per game and conceded an average of 1.8 goals per game, with their away form being particularly concerning, scoring an average of 0.6 goals per game and conceding a whopping 2.4 goals per game.
Over/Under 2.5 Analysis
Considering the goal averages and recent form of both teams, it's likely that Walsall will dominate the match, and their home advantage could lead to a higher-scoring game. The odds for Over 2.5 goals are 1.95, while the odds for Under 2.5 goals are 1.9. Given that the Over 2.5 odds are slightly higher, the bookies seem to be leaning towards a more cautious approach, expecting a potentially low-scoring match. However, it's crucial to note that 42.86% of Walsall's home matches and 60% of Tranmere Rovers' away matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals.
1X2 Market Analysis
The odds of a home win for Walsall are 1.55, reflecting their strong recent form and favorable statistical advantages. The odds of an away win for Tranmere Rovers are 5.5, which may seem attractive to some, but considering their poor recent form and struggles on the road, it's a riskier bet. The odds of a draw are 4, which could be a viable option if both teams cancel each other out. However, given Walsall's exceptional form and home advantage, a home win seems like the most likely outcome.
Bet Selection
Given the analysis above, the most likely outcome of the match is a home win for Walsall, considering their exceptional form and statistical advantages. Additionally, the value of the Over 2.5 bet seems attractive, given Walsall's propensity to score at home and Tranmere Rovers' tendency to concede away from home.
Main Bet: Home @ 1.55 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.95
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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