Walsall
- Walsall have lost their last 2 home games, however.
- The Saddlers sit top of League Two 2026/2027 after 1 game with 3 points, whilst Grimsby are 10th after taking 3 points from 1 game.
- The Saddlers have won back-to-back games with a 1-0 win over Bristol City in the EFL Cup 2026/2027 and a 3-0 victory against Gillingham in League Two 2026/2027.
- The hosts are usually set up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 and look to create lots of attacking chances via fast transitions and deliveries from the wings.
Grimsby
- Grimsby are unbeaten in 2 consecutive away games, both draws.
- They play a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 that allows the team to press high and compact, but also play on the break and move the ball vertically when they win possession back.
Head-to-Head
- Grimsby have had the better of this fixture recently and will want to extend their unbeaten run against the Saddlers.
- Whilst Walsall will look to push the pace, Grimsby can clog up the middle and will look to pounce on the counter.
Key Players
Harvey Rodgers has been Grimsby's finishing sharp end in League Two 2026/2027 ( 1 goal in 1 game ) and has scored 2 of The Mariners' last 6 goals overall .
Betting Insights
- The odds reflect (Walsall & Grimsby 2.62 and the Draw at 3.25) which seems a bit of a home run on the away side.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.7 and Both teams to score - No at 1.85 are my main selections for this game, I think it will be a cagey, close contest.
Prediction
- That being said, Walsall come into this game on a 2-game winning run, so a draw seems to be the best play.
- There may be a slight momentum behind Walsall coming into this one but Grimsby have the head-to-head edge and can be a stubborn side to beat away from home, so we'll side with the visitors to avoid defeat on Saturday.
