Bristol City vs Walsall Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Aug 2026

Bristol City vs Walsall Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Walsall Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -115

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We can bank some insurance on the outsiders by wagering Walsall +1.25 at -115 on the Asian Handicap. Our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 and we’re happy to back the Saddlers against Bristol City.

Dive into our Bristol City vs Walsall betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Bristol City vs Walsall Preview

Championship team Bristol City host League Two club Walsall at Ashton Gate in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 6 August.

Bristol City, who finished 12th in the Championship, ended the season with a 2-0 home win over Stoke City at Ashton Gate. Michael Skubala's side had 46% possession and registered five shots on target, with Delano Burgzorg and Sam Bell both on the scoresheet.

Walsall ended the League Two season in 13th place after a 3-1 away defeat to Bromley at Copperjax Community Stadium.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Bristol City	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
23	Walsall	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Main Match Prediction

Walsall with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this EFL Cup clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -115 looking attractive.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest EFL Cup stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Walsall in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Walsall in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by City in 18 of their last 20 games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City 1 - 1 Walsall

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Bristol City vs Walsall Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Full-Time Result odds give Bristol City a 72% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -263 favourites to win this EFL Cup clash. Walsall are the underdogs at +550 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. City are -120, while Walsall are alternatively priced at +510 and the draw is +163.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Full-Time Result

1

-263

X

+400

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

-120

X

+163

2

+510

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-769

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-769

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-125

2 Hcp +1.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-116

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Bristol City Stats

Walsall Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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Bristol City vs Walsall Lineups & Team News

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