Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
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PajimonLostThe pickGrimsby win
Braai season is here, and I’m looking for a solid win to go with my boerewors and cold beer. Walsall vs Grimsby in League Two doesn’t look like a tricky one for the visitors. Walsall have started the season on top of the table, but let’s not confuse one opening-day victory with…
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Welcome to the pub, lads! It’s Mr Simple here, ready to cut through the noise and have a proper natter about this League Two clash between Walsall and Grimsby. Kickoff is on Saturday, 22nd August, and while the table shows both sides sitting on three points after opening weekend…
There were no goals when Walsall hosted Grimsby on Saturday 22 August. It was goalless at half-time. Walsall had 52% of the ball, and the shot count went 16-13 to Walsall.
The head-to-head covers 14 games since August 2016, and Walsall have won four, Grimsby have taken four and six were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Walsall vs Grimsby prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| WalsallHome | Rating | GrimsbyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,455 | Overall | 1,591 |
| 1,469 | Match venue | 1,550 |
| 1,469 | At home | 1,531 |
| 1,529 | Away | 1,550 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,459 | Attack | 1,522 |
| 1,502 | Defence | 1,561 |
| 1,431 | Home attack | 1,491 |
| 1,510 | Away attack | 1,497 |
| 1,493 | Home defence | 1,548 |
| 1,549 | Away defence | 1,542 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,457 | Goal environment | 1,490 |
| 1,487 | Home goals | 1,457 |
| 1,470 | Away goals | 1,533 |
| 1,463 | Possession | 1,523 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,465 | Set-piece attack | 1,525 |
| 1,466 | Set-piece defence | 1,526 |
| 1,486 | Close games | 1,586 |
| 1,447 | Winning margin | 1,599 |
Match venue compares Walsall at home with Grimsby away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
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