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League Two: Tranmere vs Walsall – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 3 match between Tranmere and Walsall and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Tranmere will look to justify their title credentials on Saturday when they take on Walsall for a round 3 match in the League Two.

A look at the League Two standings shows that four points and 16 places currently separate the two teams.

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Team form: Tranmere vs Walsall

Tranmere Form

Tranmere have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 0-0 draw with Notts Co., a 3-0 victory over Accrington, and a 0-0 draw with Port Vale. Tranmere only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

Walsall Form

In their last three matches, Walsall beat Morecambe 1-0, drew 1-1 with Exeter and beat Swindon by 0-4. Walsall claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads 14 goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting stats for Tranmere and Walsall

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

  • Tranmere have scored in 18 of the last 20 home matches
  • Tranmere have scored in 18 of the last 20 home matches in the League Two
  • In 5 of the last 6 home matches Tranmere played in the League Two, both teams scored
  • In 6 of the last 8 home matches Tranmere played, both teams scored
  • In 6 of the last 8 Tranmere matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Walsall matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Walsall have conceded in 22 of the last 24 away matches in the League Two
  • In 9 of the last 10 Walsall matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Walsall have scored in 17 of the last 19 matches in the League Two
  • Walsall have conceded in 15 of the last 17 matches

In-form players: Tranmere vs Walsall

It is the beginning of a new League Two campaign, and both Tranmere and Walsall will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

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Full-time result

Tranmere claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing four. Walsall won three of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost four of the games in this run. Walsall scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches.

Both teams to score

Tranmere scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Walsall got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Walsall managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Tranmere were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Tranmere have scored in 7 consecutive home meetings with Walsall.

Total goals

Tranmere saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Walsall. They performed an average of 1.6 goals in these. Walsall scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.

Suggested bet: Tranmere 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 Tranmere vs Walsall mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Tranmere vs Walsall: Who wins the game?

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