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Ace Football previews the League Two round 14 match between Accrington and Walsall and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Walsall come to Wham Stadium for the League Two match this coming Saturday, Accrington will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Walsall are chasing the lead in the League Two after collecting 25 points in 12 rounds, Accrington trail by 12 points after 12 rounds, leaving them as number 21 in the table.

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Team form: Accrington vs Walsall

Accrington Form

In their last three matches, Accrington beat Gillingham by 1-2 and Barrow by 1-0, before losing against Milton Keynes Dons by 2-1. Accrington only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored nine and conceded eight goals.

Walsall Form

Walsall went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw against Chesterfield. A 1-4 win against Grimsby followed, before they beat Carlisle by 3-1. Walsall won three of a possible six away matches in the League Two, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 12 while also conceding five times.

Betting stats and facts for Accrington and Walsall

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Accrington and Walsall. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • Accrington have won the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • In 7 of the last 8 Accrington matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Accrington matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Accrington matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Accrington have won the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 5 Walsall matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 4 Walsall matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 4 Walsall matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 4 Walsall matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Accrington vs Walsall

Nathan Lowe look like great value to find the back of the net this coming Saturday, having hit the target five times in recent League Two matches for Walsall. His total for the season says six goals scored in this League Two campaign. With four goals lately for Accrington in the League Two, Dara Costelloe is also a player worth mentioning.

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Full-time result

Accrington won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Wham Stadium. They drew four and lost three as well, while Walsall won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Accrington have beaten Walsall in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Accrington scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Astonishingly, Walsall scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Walsall games. Walsall should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Accrington only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Walsall claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both Team have scored in 4 last consecutive meetings between Accrington and Walsall when playing at Wham Stadium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Accrington, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Walsall, who scored two times on average in these matches. Walsall’s last 5 matches had over 3.5 goals.

Recommended tip: Accrington vs Walsall

To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Accrington vs Walsall mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Accrington vs Walsall: Who wins the game?

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