Walsall vs Grimsby
Match events
- 64'A. Dallas (Reece Smith)
- 68'Jayden Sweeney
- 70'A. Cook (I. Morgan)
- 74'J. Connolly
- 80'I. Moore (Charlie Crew)
- 80'Elicha Ahui (Rico Browne)
- 80'L. Simper (T. Sodje)
- 80'C. Doyle (R. Reynolds)
- 90'C. Clarke (Albert Adomah)
Lineups
- 1.3
- Goals/game
- 2.0
- 1.6
- Conceded/game
- 1.4
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 1-2
The analysis suggests that Grimsby may have an advantage going into this match, especially considering their recent scoring form averaging 2 goals per game. Walsall, despite being ranked 1st in the league, has struggled defensively with 1.6 goals conceded on average over their last 10 matches. Historically, Grimsby has performed well against Walsall, winning 3 of their last 5 meetings, which may influence the outcome.
- Walsall's recent form includes 3 losses in last 5 matches.
- Grimsby's last 10 matches show an average of 2 goals scored per game.
- Historically, Grimsby has a slight edge with 3 wins in the last 5 encounters.
Confidence is high because the outcomes are closely matched, which limits confidence, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Grimsby
- Higher league positionWalsall
Walsall sit 5 places above Grimsby in the table.
#3 vs #8 - Sharper attackGrimsby
Grimsby are averaging 2 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
2/game - Poor recent formWalsall
Walsall have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
2W 0D 3L - Tighter defenseGrimsby
Grimsby are conceding just 1.4 goals per game over their recent matches.
1.4/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- Close matchup
The model gives the favorite only a 39% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Grimsby at 39% — final result was a draw, Walsall 0-0 Grimsby.
Predicted score was 1-2.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (72/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Walsall have averaged 1.3 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Grimsby have averaged 2 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 of the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head matches.
Head-to-head
Last 8 meetings
Grimsby
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Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
League standings
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
M. Russell
Based on 3 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
Walsall
Grimsby
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Walsall vs Grimsby?+
Our AI model favors Grimsby to win, with a 39% probability (Draw 29%, Walsall 32%).
What time does Walsall vs Grimsby kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM (your local time, based on your device).