Our Stoke vs Walsall Prediction: 5-2
Stoke vs Walsall in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 5-2 for the match between Stoke and Walsall.
This Stoke vs Walsall prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Derby
Stoke will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 England Championship victory over Derby on August 9. In that match, Stoke recorded 68% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stoke | 68% | 10 (7) | 1.09 | 37 |
Derby | 32% | 3 (2) | 0.42 | 30 |
Walsall's Last Match – Gillingham vs Walsall
Walsall will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England League 2 defeat at the hands of Gillingham on August 9. In that match, Walsall had 44% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gillingham | 56% | 0 (2) | 0.45 | 42 |
Walsall | 44% | 0 (2) | 0.54 | 41 |
Stoke vs Walsall Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 2.21 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 2.61 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Walsall average 1.9 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Stoke 10-14
Walsall 19-7
What are the odds for this match?
Stoke to win: @1.7
Draw: @4.333
Walsall to win: @4.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825