League Two: Walsall vs Barrow – Betting preview

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

Walsall appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Barrow in round 20 of the League Two season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at Poundland Bescot Stadium this coming Saturday.

Walsall enjoy the view from the top of the table with 37 points after 18 matches. Barrow find themselves positioned as number 13 in the League Two with 23 points following 18 rounds.

Form: Walsall vs Barrow

Walsall Form

In the previous three matches, Walsall lost 0-4 against Charlton, beat Notts Co. by 3-2 and won 0-1 against Port Vale. Walsall won three of their previous six matches at Poundland Bescot Stadium in the League Two. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 15 goals to 12 against.

Barrow Form

Barrow came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 1-3 against AFC Wimbledon. A 1-0 defeat against Chesterfield followed, before a 1-1 draw with Bradford. Barrow came through their last six away games in the League Two without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew two and lost four in which, they were outscored by seven goals to two.

Betting stats and facts for Walsall and Barrow

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 Barrow played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Walsall vs Barrow

Nathan Lowe is showing good form for Walsall, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Rory Feely scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Popular betting markets: Walsall vs Barrow

Full-time result

Walsall won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Barrow won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost six in this run. Walsall are a tough nut to crack right now, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Barrow conceded a goal in their last 11 matches. Barrow have not lost to Walsall in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Walsall scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Barrow got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Walsall played. Of the previous 10 outings, Walsall scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in five of their last 10 games. Barrow have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Walsall when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Walsall saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Barrow, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches. Barrow conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.