Grimsby Town vs Walsall Prediction & Betting Tips - League Two
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by Ian John | in Football Predictions
Grimsby Town host Walsall in a crucial League Two clash on Wednesday night. The Mariners were in FA Cup action this past weekend, whereas the Saddlers had the weekend off ahead of this key fixture with major L2 playoff implications. Who will we back in our prediction for the match?
The importance of this league game for both teams is illustrated by the current League Two table. Grimsby Town lie in tenth position with 48 points from 30 games. Walsall are one place above them in n inth, with 49 points from 30 games. A win for either team here could see them move into the playoff spots.
Grimsby's League Two form is excellent of late.Unbeaten in theuir last nine, recent league performances have seen a 2-2 home draw with MK Dons, followed by a 0-0 draw at Newport and then a 1-0 win at home to Accrington Stanley. However at the weekend, they went down 1-0 at home to Wolves in the FA Cup Fourth Round.
Walsall though have won just one of their last eight games in the league (D3, L4). Recent results include two 0-0 home draws with Accrington Stanley and Crawley Town before a 2-2 draw at Chesterfield, but they have since lost twice; 2-0 at Bristol Rovers and last time out, 3-1 at home to Barnet.
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Grimsby Town v Walsall Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.9 | 3.3 | 4 |
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1.85 | 3.28 | 4.4 |
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1.88 | 3.26 | 4.25 |
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1.81 | 3.3 | 4.33 |
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1.82 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Grimsby Town and Walsall?
Our prediction for the Grimsby Town vs Walsall match is: Grimsby wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/02/2026 between Grimsby Town and Walsall in League Two :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 61.51% for a win of Grimsby Town against Walsall with odds of 1.9 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Grimsby Town vs Walsall is 20.64% with odds of 3.35 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 17.85% chance ⭐ for a win of Walsall vs Grimsby Town with odds of 4.65 at Shangrila.
Grimsby Town - Walsall Prediction and Best Odds:
| Grimsby Town Walsall Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Town wins | 61.51% | 1.9 at Stake |
| Under 2.5 | 52.32% | 2.1 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 52.08% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Grimsby Town | 31.06% | 4.75 at LSbet |
Grimsby Town vs Walsall Form
Grimsby Town and Walsall's standings in the League Two
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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78 | 46 | 22 | 12 | 12 | +24 |
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13
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65 | 46 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 0 |
Grimsby Town and Walsall Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
11 Feb 2026 - League Two
7 Feb 2026 - League Two
31 Jan 2026 - League Two
27 Jan 2026 - League Two
24 Jan 2026 - League Two
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
11 Feb 2026 - League Two
31 Jan 2026 - League Two
17 Jan 2026 - League Two
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2025 - League Two
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2026 - League Two
27 Jan 2026 - League Two
24 Jan 2026 - League Two
1 Jan 2026 - League Two
20 Dec 2025 - League Two
9 Dec 2025 - League Two
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2026 - League Two
3 Feb 2026 - League Two
31 Jan 2026 - League Two
27 Jan 2026 - League Two
24 Jan 2026 - League Two
17 Jan 2026 - League Two
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2026 - League Two
27 Jan 2026 - League Two
24 Jan 2026 - League Two
29 Dec 2025 - League Two
26 Dec 2025 - League Two
13 Dec 2025 - League Two
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Feb 2026 - League Two
31 Jan 2026 - League Two
17 Jan 2026 - League Two
14 Jan 2026 - EFL Trophy
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - League Two
Grimsby Town vs Walsall Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
19 Aug 2025 - League Two
8 Mar 2025 - League Two
19 Oct 2024 - League Two
Players list
J. Smith
DefenderC. McJannett
M. Kacurri
H. Rodgers
R. Staunton
MidfielderT. Sellars-Fleming
D. Burns
G. Turi
K. Green
ForwardA. Cook
J. Walker
M. Roberts
DefenderP. Farquharson
K. Lopata
J. Okeke
A. Flint
MidfielderJ. Jellis
B. Comley
A. Pattison
C. Lakin
C. Clarke
ForwardA. Pressley
Substitutes
S. Auton
DefenderT. Warren
MidfielderE. Khouri
G. Mceachran
ForwardJ. Nwogu
C. Vernam
J. Kabia
S. Hornby
DefenderV. Harper
H. Burke
MidfielderA. Adomah
R. Richards
A. Chang
ForwardA. Loupalo-Bi
Most goals and assists
Grimsby Town
Walsall
J. Kabia
(18 Goals)
D. Kanu
(15 Goals)
Grimsby Town - Walsall Key Points
- Grimsby Town have won six of their last nine league games (D3).
- Walsall have not won any of their last five in the league (D3, L2).
- Grimsby have conceded just two goals in their last nine league games.
- Grimsby have won both the last two games against Walsall.
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Our Grimsby Town vs Walsall Prediction
Our prediction for the Grimsby Town vs. Walsall League Two match is: Grimsby wins.
Walsall have had the advantage of rest heading into this fixture, but their recent form is poor. Grimsby were in action at the weekend, on a soggy pitch, but their league form is excellent, despite their FA Cup loss. The Mariners also have a good recent record against the Saddlers. The data does seem to point to a likely home win here, but fatigue for the home side could make this closer than many people expect.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Grimsby Town Walsall
| Grimsby Town vs Walsall | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Town wins | 2.03 | 1.9 | -6.4% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.35 | +1.5% |
| Walsall wins | 3.55 | 4.65 | +31.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Grimsby Town is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 6.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 49.3% and is now 52.6% (3.4%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
