Bristol Rovers v Walsall prediction
Team pages: Bristol Rovers · Walsall · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Bristol Rovers v Walsall, League Two on Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Bristol Rovers host Walsall in League Two on Saturday 26 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Bristol Rovers have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Walsall are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Bristol Rovers have five wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.13. Bristol Rovers have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bristol Rovers have conceded 20 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Five of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in six of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Walsall have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.00. Walsall have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Bristol Rovers (16th) and Walsall (fourth) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 145 rating points above Bristol Rovers (Walsall 1517, Bristol Rovers 1372, after at least 104 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 3 February 2026, finished Bristol Rovers 2–0 Walsall.
Team news
Predicted Bristol Rovers XI (4-2-3-1): B. Young, T. James, K. Balmer, C. Kelly, B. Purrington, C. Mola, S. Forde, R. Smallwood, K. Gough, B. Kamwa, F. Cavegn — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Clinton Mola (3.9 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Keenan Gough (3.7 per match over seven appearances) have been Bristol Rovers’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol Rovers (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Clinton Mola averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 1113 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Keenan Gough averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 530 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, J. Connolly, M. Hancock, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, I. Moore, S. Sprangler, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Aaron Pressley (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals) and Jed Ward (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Aaron Pressley averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 1006 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 1175 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Memorial Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bristol Rovers 5 · draws 0 · Walsall 1 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Bristol Rovers 1W 0D 4L · Walsall 2W 3D 0L
Bristol Rovers v Walsall (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bristol Rovers for / against | Line | Walsall for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.38 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.88 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.75 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Bristol Rovers
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Quigley n 8 | 24.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — |
| S. Forde n 8 | 71.6 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — |
| C. Mola n 8 | 87.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | — |
| C. Kelly n 8 | 79.3 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| R. Smallwood n 8 | 78.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Leigh n 8 | 72.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| B. Kamwa n 8 | 51.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| E. Harrison n 8 | 64.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| R. Russell-Denny n 8 | 22.5 | 2 | 1.5 |
| S. Forde n 8 | 71.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Leigh n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| R. Russell-Denny n 8 | 22.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Sparkes n 8 | 74 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| E. Harrison n 8 | 64.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 70.9 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Mola n 8 | 87.3 | 3.6 |
| R. Smallwood n 8 | 78.9 | 3.6 |
| Keenan Gough n 8 | 73.5 | 2.9 |
| R. Harbottle n 8 | 82 | 2.7 |
| B. Purrington n 8 | 73.3 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Young n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 2.4 | 2 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Courtney Clarke n 8 | 58.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 3 | 1.4 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 58.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 3.6 |
| C. Crew n 8 | 41 | 2.5 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 2 |
| M. Hancock n 8 | 80.4 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Bristol Rovers v Walsall — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-03 Bristol Rovers 2–0 Walsall
- 2025-10-04 Walsall 2–1 Bristol Rovers
- 2022-01-29 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Walsall
- 2021-09-25 Walsall 1–2 Bristol Rovers
- 2020-11-07 Walsall 1–2 Bristol Rovers
- 2018-12-26 Walsall 1–3 Bristol Rovers
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bristol Rovers and Walsall?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bristol Rovers won 5, Walsall won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bristol Rovers and Walsall?
- Recent form — Bristol Rovers 1W 0D 4L; Walsall 2W 3D 0L.
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