Ace Football previews the League Two game between Chesterfield and Walsall who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Walsall come to Technique Stadium for the League Two match on Saturday, Chesterfield will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Two places behind the league-leaders, Walsall claimed 18 points from nine rounds, while Chesterfield amassed 13 points. They now rank as number 10 in the League Two standings.
Form: Chesterfield vs Walsall
Chesterfield Form
Chesterfield go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Cheltenham. They went on to beat Doncaster 0-3, before sharing the spoils with Bromley in a 2-2 draw. Chesterfield managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored seven and conceded six goals.
Walsall Form
Walsall have a win and a draw to show from their last three matches. They first finished even in a 0-0 draw with Leicester, before they won a game against Colchester with a 4-0 scoreline. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 2-6 defeat at the hands of Fleetwood. Walsall won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches says nine goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats for Chesterfield and Walsall
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Chesterfield and Walsall. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 12 of the last 14 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 7 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 7 Chesterfield home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Walsall have won the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Walsall away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Walsall matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Walsall matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Walsall away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Chesterfield vs Walsall
Will Grigg is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Walsall look to Jamille Matt, hoping he can add to his current total of two League Two goals in his latest games.
Popular betting markets: Chesterfield vs Walsall
Full-time result
Chesterfield claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Walsall won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away. Chesterfield did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil.
Both teams to score
Chesterfield scored first in six of their last ten home games. Impressively, Walsall scored the first goal in eight out of previous ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Chesterfield played. Walsall managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Chesterfield have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Walsall.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Chesterfield, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Walsall played across all tournaments. They scored 1.7 times on average in the process.
Suggested bet: Chesterfield vs Walsall
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Chesterfield and Walsall seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.