Grimsby v Walsall prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Grimsby v Walsall, League Two on Sat, 13 Mar 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Grimsby host Walsall in League Two on Saturday 13 March (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Grimsby are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Walsall are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions. Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Grimsby have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.38. Grimsby have scored 15 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Grimsby have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-fewest (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.
Grimsby (17th) and Walsall (fourth) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 142 rating points above Grimsby (Walsall 1517, Grimsby 1375, after at least 326 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Grimsby are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Walsall. The most recent meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished Walsall 0–0 Grimsby.
Team news
Predicted Grimsby XI (4-1-4-1): C. Pym, H. Rodgers, M. Kacurri, C. McJannet, J. Sweeney, K. Green, C. Vernam, G. Turi, J. Walker, J. Amaluzor, A. Cook — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Géza Turi (5.5 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) and Kieran Green (3.9 per match over 13 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Grimsby’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Grimsby (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Géza Turi averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 1310 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kieran Green averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1135 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 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 · Blundell Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Grimsby 2 · draws 2 · Walsall 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Grimsby 0W 1D 4L · Walsall 2W 3D 0L
Grimsby 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 21 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 | Grimsby for / against | Line | Walsall for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.5 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.25 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.75 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Grimsby
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 2.4 | — |
| J. Walker n 8 | 51.8 | 2.2 | 3 | — |
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 36.3 | 1.9 | 3.4 | — |
| J. Sweeney n 8 | 87.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | — |
| G. Turi n 8 | 85.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cook n 8 | 65.1 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 53.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 73.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 36.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 53.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| K. Green n 8 | 89.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Cian Doyle n 8 | 32.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 36.3 | 4.3 |
| G. Turi n 8 | 85.1 | 3 |
| J. Walker n 8 | 51.8 | 2.8 |
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 66.8 | 2.4 |
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Harrington n 8 | 88 | 3.1 |
| C. Pym n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
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 | 2.8 | 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 | 3.5 |
| 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 Grimsby v Walsall — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-22 Walsall 0–0 Grimsby
- 2026-02-18 Grimsby 2–2 Walsall
- 2025-08-19 Walsall 0–1 Grimsby
- 2025-03-08 Walsall 1–3 Grimsby
- 2024-10-19 Grimsby 1–4 Walsall
- 2024-01-01 Grimsby 1–6 Walsall
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Walsall?
- In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 2, Walsall won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Grimsby and Walsall?
- Recent form — Grimsby 0W 1D 4L; Walsall 2W 3D 0L.
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