Walsall v Cheltenham prediction
Team pages: Walsall · Cheltenham · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Walsall v Cheltenham, League Two on Fri, 01 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Walsall host Cheltenham in League Two on Friday 1 January (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Cheltenham have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
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
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%). At home, Walsall have three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 0.57. 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.
12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Cheltenham have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. Cheltenham have scored 21 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Walsall (fourth) and Cheltenham (fifth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 123 rating points above Cheltenham (Walsall 1517, Cheltenham 1394, after at least 280 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Cheltenham are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Walsall. The most recent meeting, on 11 April 2026, finished Walsall 0–4 Cheltenham.
Team news
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.
Predicted Cheltenham XI (4-2-3-1): W. Stanway, P. Sweeney, J. Tomkinson, R. Cundy, J. Tomlinson, J. Shipley, C. McCann, B. Stevenson, J. Evans, R. Broom, A. Weimann — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jake Evans (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) and Charlie McCann (4.1 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and one assist) have been Cheltenham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cheltenham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jake Evans averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 910 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Charlie McCann averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a key pass 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 · Bescot Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 1 · draws 1 · Cheltenham 4 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 2W 3D 0L · Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L
Walsall v Cheltenham (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 | Walsall for / against | Line | Cheltenham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.38 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.38 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.75 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.88 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
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 |
Cheltenham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Bickerstaff n 8 | 14 | 4 | 0.8 | — |
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Favour Onukwuli n 5 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| C. McCann n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| A. Weimann n 8 | 84.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 3.3 |
| B. Stevenson n 8 | 84.9 | 2.7 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 61.6 | 1.8 |
| G. Nurse n 8 | 40.3 | 1.7 |
| J. Tomkinson n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| W. Stanway n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-11 Walsall 0–4 Cheltenham
- 2025-10-25 Cheltenham 1–0 Walsall
- 2025-02-25 Cheltenham 2–2 Walsall
- 2024-08-31 Walsall 2–1 Cheltenham
- 2021-02-16 Walsall 1–2 Cheltenham
- 2020-11-21 Cheltenham 3–0 Walsall
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Cheltenham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 1, Cheltenham won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Cheltenham?
- Recent form — Walsall 2W 3D 0L; Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L.
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