Walsall vs Grimsby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

Walsall vs Grimsby Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Grimsby Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -217

Bet Now T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

We’ll back Grimsby to beat Walsall on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -217 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. If the visitors can avoid a loss, then we enjoy a payout with this bet.

Scroll down to view our Walsall vs Grimsby betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

Walsall vs Grimsby Preview

Walsall take on Grimsby at Poundland Bescot Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 22 August.

Walsall got the win in their last game. It was a 3-0 away triumph at MEMS Priestfield when meeting Gillingham.

Grimsby Town won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 triumph at Blundell Park against Exeter City.

Teams Drew 2-2 in Last H2H Encounter

Grimsby have avoided defeat against Walsall in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Blundell Park. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Walsall	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3:0	3
10	Grimsby	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3

View Full Table

Main Match Prediction

Grimsby +0.5 could be a value play in this League Two match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of -217 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Grimsby in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Grimsby in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Grimsby in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 3 consecutive games against Grimsby.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key League Two stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 68.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 75-80% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you want to land a big potential return from a small stake, then a Bet Builder could be the way to go. Back Grimsby to cover the line in a combination with other selections.

Get the most from your next wager. Check our expert guide filled with the best free bets and top bonus offers.

Grimsby Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -217 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Aug 20, 13:57). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Walsall 0 - 1 Grimsby

Let’s go for Grimsby to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +540. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Walsall vs Grimsby 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 draw is currently trading at +210 if you think this League Two clash will end all square, while Walsall and Grimsby Town both have exactly the same betting odds of +155 as things stand.

Should you want to back Walsall to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -122 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Grimsby have been chalked up at -119.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -132.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to League Two games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+210

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+112

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-345

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-119

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+145

2 Hcp +0.5

-217

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Stats: League Two matches only
Walsall haven’t tasted victory at Poundland Bescot Stadium in the previous three matches. The West Midlands team have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Grimsby have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. The Mariners have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Grimsby overcame Walsall 1-0 when the sides last met at Poundland Bescot Stadium. We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H meetings at Poundland Bescot Stadium involve four triumphs for Grimsby, one draw and one win for Walsall.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Walsall Home Stats		1-3-6	2.30	0.60	1.70	5	5	4	6
Grimsby Away Stats		4-3-3	2.40	1.40	1.00	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

Walsall vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News

The Walsall vs Grimsby team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for League Two, along with current injury news.

Walsall Team Page Grimsby Town Team Page

Where to Bet on Football Games

Top Football Pages