Walsall v Gillingham prediction
Team pages: Walsall · Gillingham · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Walsall v Gillingham, League Two on Sat, 06 Mar 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 Gillingham in League Two on Saturday 6 March (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Walsall are unbeaten in their last 12 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 seven of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Walsall have two wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 0.83 and conceding 0.67. Walsall have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Nine of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Gillingham have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 2.14. Gillingham have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Gillingham have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Walsall (fifth) and Gillingham (sixth) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 1 rating points above Gillingham (Walsall 1474, Gillingham 1473, after at least 195 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 15 August 2026, finished Gillingham 0–3 Walsall.
Team news
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, M. Hancock, J. Connolly, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, S. Sprangler, I. Moore, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Reece Smith (4.9 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and three assists) and Jed Ward (4.6 per match over 12 appearances) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Reece Smith averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 952 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 1085 minutes, with two or more saves in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Gillingham XI (3-4-3): O. Wright, O. Beckles, A. Smith, L. Dobbs, N. Freeman, R. McKenzie, J. Brophy, E. King, R. Hale, L. Sillah, H. Waldock — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, James Brophy (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Nicholas Freeman (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, three assists) have been Gillingham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Gillingham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), James Brophy averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1073 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Nicholas Freeman averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in five 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 4 · Gillingham 1 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 1W 4D 0L · Gillingham 2W 1D 2L
Walsall v Gillingham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Walsall for / against | Line | Gillingham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.88 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.75 for · 16.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.75 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.13 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 72.8 | 2.6 | 0.2 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.3 | 2.4 | 2.1 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 57.9 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pressley n 8 | 82.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 57.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| C. Clarke n 8 | 53.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 49 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Smith n 8 | 87.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 82.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Ahui n 8 | 66.6 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.3 | 3 |
| C. Crew n 8 | 44.4 | 3 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 30 | 2.6 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 49 | 2.1 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 87.8 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4 |
Gillingham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Albarus n 4 | 74.5 | 4.8 | 1.8 | — |
| T. Eaves n 8 | 38.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Sillah n 8 | 55.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| W. Goodwin n 8 | 42.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | — |
| J. Daley n 6 | 18.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kendall n 8 | 12.8 | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| W. Goodwin n 8 | 42.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Ronan Hale n 8 | 78.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Z. Obiero n 8 | 69.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kendall n 8 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Ronan Hale n 8 | 78.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| L. Sillah n 8 | 55.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| T. Eaves n 8 | 38.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| J. Brophy n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Luxton n 3 | 9.7 | 6.2 |
| Zane Albarus n 4 | 74.5 | 4.2 |
| Conor McManus n 6 | 58 | 4.1 |
| E. Coleman n 8 | 49.4 | 2.3 |
| E. King n 8 | 44.9 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Gillingham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-15 Gillingham 0–3 Walsall
- 2026-04-03 Walsall 2–2 Gillingham
- 2025-08-09 Gillingham 1–0 Walsall
- 2025-03-22 Gillingham 0–0 Walsall
- 2025-02-11 Walsall 1–1 Gillingham
- 2024-02-03 Gillingham 1–1 Walsall
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Gillingham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 1, Gillingham won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Gillingham?
- Recent form — Walsall 1W 4D 0L; Gillingham 2W 1D 2L.
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