Walsall FC
Football England - EFL League Two Poundland Bescot Stadium Sat 4 Oct 10:00
Bristol Rovers FC
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  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League Two Betting Preview: Walsall vs Bristol Rovers

Walsall host Bristol Rovers in this League Two game at Poundland Bescot Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Saddlers Too Much for Gas?

Our opinion is that Walsall will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the +112 that they beat Bristol Rovers. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.

Rovers Won 1-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Walsall have won three straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Accrington Stanley 3-1 at Wham Stadium.

Bristol Rovers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Salford City at Memorial Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rovers overcame Walsall at home when the teams last played. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Memorial Stadium. In the previous 3 matches between these sides, Rovers have won each and every time.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Walsall logo Walsall 41 17 11 13 51 44 7 51:44 62
16 Bristol Rovers logo Bristol Rovers 41 15 4 22 43 60 -17 43:60 49
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Confirmed Lineups

Walsall confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Myles Roberts (GK), Harrison Burke, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Ryan Finnigan, Lewis Warrington, Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Daniel Kanu.

Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luke Southwood (GK), Macauley Southam-Hales, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Alfie Chang, Joshua McEachran, Bryant Bilongo, Luke Thomas, Ellis Harrison, Fabrizio Cavegn.

Walsall vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Walsall vs Bristol Rovers with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

Walsall look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of +112 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this League Two clash.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest League Two form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Walsall vs Bristol Rovers league stats:

  • Walsall have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Walsall have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Walsall have won 3 consecutive games at home.
Walsall to Win Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 47.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 50-55%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Walsall Walsall logo 2 - 1 Rovers logo Rovers

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Walsall winning 2-1. Odds of +500 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Walsall +112
Total Goals Over 2.5 +102
Both Team To Score Yes -120

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Walsall vs Bristol Rovers 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Walsall Win

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Walsall are favourites to come out on top in this League Two clash and they’re available at +112 with the bookmakers. Bristol Rovers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +215.

If you fancy Walsall to win, then the -122 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Rovers and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -120 and No at -118.

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Can Walsall Continue Their Winning Streak at Home?

Walsall have secured three straight victories at Poundland Bescot Stadium. Mat Sadler's side have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Bristol Rovers have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous three matches. The Gas have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Rovers enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Walsall at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Walsall logo Walsall Home Stats 5-2-3 2.70 1.50 1.20 5 5 6 4
Bristol Rovers logo Bristol Rovers Away Stats 2-2-6 2.90 0.90 2.00 5 5 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats
Walsall logo Walsall League Stats
Bristol Rovers logo Bristol Rovers League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Walsall vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Walsall vs Rovers team news before you bet. Receive the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

Walsall Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Walsall Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

1 Myles Roberts
5 Harrison Burke 4 Aden Flint 30 Evan Weir
2 Connor Barrett 29 Ryan Finnigan 28 Lewis Warrington 8 Charlie Lakin 18 Vincent Harper
19 Aaron Pressley 15 Daniel Kanu
1 Luke Southwood
23 M. Southam-Hales 35 Kacper Lopata 5 Alfie Kilgour 3 Jack Sparkes
24 Alfie Chang 20 Joshua McEachran 27 Bryant Bilongo 11 Luke Thomas
19 Ellis Harrison 29 Fabrizio Cavegn

Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Walsall Substitutes

  • 6P. Farquharson
  • 9Jamille Matt
  • 12Sam Hornby
  • 14Brandon Comley
  • 17Courtney Clarke
  • 22Jamie Jellis
  • 37Albert Adomah

Bristol Rovers Substitutes

  • 2Joel Senior
  • 4Taylor Moore
  • 6Clinton Mola
  • 10Ruel Sotiriou
  • 22Kamil Conteh
  • 30Freddie Issaka
  • 43Ollie Dewsbury

Previous Walsall Lineups

27 Sep League Two
Accr. Stanley 1-3 Walsall
20 Sep League Two
Walsall 4-2 Tranmere
13 Sep League Two
Fleetwood 1-1 Walsall
06 Sep League Two
Walsall 1-0 Chesterfield
30 Aug League Two
MK Dons 0-1 Walsall
23 Aug League Two
Walsall 1-0 Salford

Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups

27 Sep League Two
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Salford
20 Sep League Two
Colchester 1-1 Bristol Rovers
13 Sep League Two
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Barrow
06 Sep League Two
Newport 2-3 Bristol Rovers
30 Aug League Two
Grimsby 0-1 Bristol Rovers
23 Aug League Two
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Cambridge
Team Squads

Walsall Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mat Sadler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aden Flint 4 D 10 900 10 0 1 0 1 0
Myles Roberts 1 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 1 0
Connor Barrett 2 D 10 896 10 0 2 1 1 0
Aaron Pressley 19 F 10 769 10 0 2 1 1 0
Charlie Lakin 8 M 9 739 9 0 1 1 1 1

Bristol Rovers Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Darrell Clarke

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alfie Kilgour 5 D 10 900 10 0 0 2 1 0
Jack Sparkes 3 D 10 900 10 0 0 0 2 0
Kamil Conteh 22 M 10 855 9 1 0 0 0 0
Joshua McEachran 20 M 10 821 10 0 1 0 4 0
Luke Southwood 1 G 9 810 9 0 0 0 1 0
England FlagLeague Two Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bromley 41 22 14 5 65:40 80
2 MK Dons 41 21 12 8 76:41 75
3 Cambridge 40 20 13 7 57:30 73
4 Notts County 41 22 7 12 68:44 73
5 Salford 41 23 4 14 57:49 73
6 Swindon 41 21 8 12 65:47 71
7 Chesterfield 40 17 14 9 62:52 65
8 Oldham 40 17 13 10 51:34 64
9 Crewe 41 18 9 14 60:50 63
10 Grimsby 39 17 11 11 57:43 62
11 Walsall 41 17 11 13 51:44 62
12 Barnet 41 16 13 12 52:45 61
13 Fleetwood 41 14 13 14 49:48 55
14 Colchester 40 14 12 14 52:45 54
15 Accr. Stanley 40 14 9 17 40:44 51
16 Bristol Rovers 41 15 4 22 43:60 49
17 Gillingham 40 11 13 16 46:60 46
18 Shrewsbury 41 12 8 21 38:64 44
19 Cheltenham 39 11 9 19 43:66 42
20 Crawley 41 8 13 20 40:60 37
21 Tranmere 40 9 9 22 48:70 36
22 Newport 41 9 7 25 40:69 34
23 Barrow 40 8 9 23 38:64 33
24 Harrogate 41 8 9 24 32:61 33
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cambridge 20 13 6 1 35:13 45
2 Bromley 20 12 8 0 36:19 44
3 Salford 21 13 3 5 32:24 42
4 Notts County 20 12 3 5 40:21 39
5 MK Dons 21 11 6 4 36:19 39
6 Crewe 20 11 4 5 32:25 37
7 Grimsby 21 10 5 6 34:20 35
8 Swindon 20 10 5 5 33:22 35
9 Chesterfield 20 9 7 4 33:22 34
10 Oldham 20 9 7 4 25:15 34
11 Fleetwood 20 8 7 5 30:27 31
12 Accr. Stanley 21 9 4 8 23:22 31
13 Bristol Rovers 21 10 1 10 24:27 31
14 Colchester 20 8 6 6 30:21 30
15 Barnet 21 8 6 7 29:25 30
16 Walsall 21 8 5 8 23:24 29
17 Shrewsbury 21 8 5 8 19:25 29
18 Gillingham 20 6 7 7 25:32 25
19 Cheltenham 18 7 3 8 22:24 24
20 Crawley 20 5 8 7 26:26 23
21 Tranmere 20 4 5 11 20:33 17
22 Barrow 19 4 4 11 13:26 16
23 Newport 21 4 4 13 19:34 16
24 Harrogate 20 3 3 14 12:33 12