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League Two: Walsall vs Doncaster – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 36 match between Walsall and Doncaster and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Doncaster come to Poundland Bescot Stadium for the League Two match on Saturday, Walsall will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Ranked as number 7 in the League Two standings, Walsall, have so far collected 51 points this season, while Doncaster collected 39 points. This puts them up as number 20 after 33 rounds.

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Form: Walsall vs Doncaster

Walsall Form

In their last three outings, Walsall won 3-0 against Morecambe, beat Harrogate Town by 0-2 and hammered Accrington 2-1. Walsall won four of their last six League Two matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded seven and scored 11 goals.

Doncaster Form

In their last three matches, Doncaster drew 2-2 with Salford City, beat Grimsby by 1-5 and beat AFC Wimbledon by 1-0. Doncaster only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by 11 goals to ten.

Betting facts for Walsall and Doncaster

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Walsall and Doncaster. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 10 of the last 11 Walsall home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Walsall have scored in 13 of the last 14 matches in the League Two
  • In 9 of the last 10 Walsall home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Walsall have scored in 14 of the last 16 matches
  • In the last 7 Walsall matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Doncaster have conceded in 26 of the last 27 away matches
  • Doncaster have conceded in 21 of the last 22 away matches in the League Two
  • In the last 5 away matches in a row Doncaster played in the League Two, both teams scored
  • Doncaster have conceded in 13 of the last 15 matches
  • Doncaster have not won 9 of the last 10 away matches

Players in form: Walsall vs Doncaster

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Emmanuel Adegboyega brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Walsall will start him against Doncaster, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Joe Ironside, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Walsall vs Doncaster

Full-time result

Walsall won seven of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Poundland Bescot Stadium. They drew two and lost one as well, while Doncaster won one of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost five. Walsall won their last 4 matches on the bounce. Doncaster didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings.

Both teams to score

Walsall scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Doncaster scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive away games Doncaster played. Doncaster should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Walsall only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Doncaster claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Walsall have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Doncaster.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Walsall’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Doncaster, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches.

Recommended tip: Walsall vs Doncaster

To sum up, the upcoming match between Walsall and Doncaster seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

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