League Two: Walsall vs Swindon – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two game between Walsall and Swindon who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Walsall enjoy home advantage, when visitors Swindon swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Walsall enjoy the view from the top of the table with 67 points after 33 matches. Swindon find themselves positioned as number 15 in the League Two with 41 points following 33 rounds.

Team form: Walsall vs Swindon

Walsall Form

In their last three matches, Walsall won 3-1 and 0-2 against first Chesterfield then Morecambe, before drawing 2-2 against Cheltenham. Walsall managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 17 goals and conceded seven times.

Swindon Form

Swindon claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 3-3 draw against Port Vale. Afterwards, a 1-0 defeat against Harrogate Town followed, before beating Chesterfield 1-0. Swindon claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads seven goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats and facts for Walsall and Swindon

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Walsall and Swindon played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Walsall vs Swindon

Look no further than Jamille Matt, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Walsall in the League Two, while Kabongo Tshimanga managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Swindon in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular markets: Walsall vs Swindon

Full-time result

Walsall won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing three in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Swindon won three of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing three and losing four. Walsall are on a fantastic streak of no less than 12 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Walsall have not lost to Swindon in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Walsall scored first in six of their last ten home games. Swindon scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Walsall played. Swindon managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Walsall were first on target in four of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Walsall, who scored an average of 1.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Swindon’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.