Chesterfield vs Walsall Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Chesterfield vs Walsall

Chesterfield take on Walsall at SMH Group Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 31 January.

We think Chesterfield and Walsall are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -137.

Chesterfield got the win in their last game. It was a 1-0 away triumph at Peninsula Stadium when meeting Salford City.

Walsall played Crawley Town at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Walsall have won four on the spin against Chesterfield. In the last encounter, Walsall claimed a 1-0 victory when hosting at Poundland Bescot Stadium. The past 5 H2H matches have included four Walsall wins along with a single draw.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Chesterfield	46	21	16	9	71	56	15	71:56	79
13	Walsall	46	18	11	17	56	56	0	56:56	65

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Confirmed Lineups

Chesterfield confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zachary Hemming (GK), Sam Curtis, Kyle McFadzean, Sil Swinkels, Tom Pearce, Sammy Braybrooke, Ryan Stirk, Dilan Markanday, Liam Mandeville, Dylan Duffy, Will Grigg.

Walsall confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Myles Roberts (GK), Harrison Burke, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Alexander Pattison, Alfie Chang, Courtney Clarke, Vincent Harper, Jamille Matt, Daniel Kanu.

Chesterfield vs Walsall Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Chesterfield vs Walsall betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

After weighing everything up, the price of -137 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this League Two prediction should be a sensible play.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the League Two form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Chesterfield vs Walsall league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Chesterfield games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Chesterfield games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Chesterfield games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Walsall games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Walsall games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Walsall games.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are a number of different bets if you’re in the market for a bigger price, with bettors able to consider the Result & Total Goals market. Select Under 2.5 Goals and a specific team to win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chesterfield 1 - 0 Walsall

You can secure odds of +525 that Chesterfield are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Chesterfield 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 44% chance of winning, Chesterfield might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +125 when it comes to this League Two encounter. The market suggests that Walsall are least likely to win at +210.

There are various ways to back Chesterfield and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -112 currently available that they beat Walsall and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. BTTS Yes is available at -137 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest League Two games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+205

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+115

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-333

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-112

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-103

Stats: League Two matches only
Chesterfield have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Walsall have racked up five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

The past meeting at SMH Group Stadium saw Walsall defeat Chesterfield 2-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chesterfield Home Stats		4-3-3	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	6	4
Walsall Away Stats		5-3-2	2.40	1.50	0.90	3	7	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Chesterfield vs Walsall Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Chesterfield vs Walsall team news before placing your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed League Two lineups and the latest on injuries.

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