Our Tranmere vs Walsall Prediction: 1-2
Tranmere vs Walsall in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tranmere's Last Match – Tranmere vs Bromley
Tranmere will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England League 2 defeat against Bromley on January 10. In that match, Tranmere controlled 64% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tranmere | 64% | 0 (4) | 0.87 | 55 |
 Bromley | 36% | 0 (3) | 1.46 | 41 |
Walsall's Last Match – Northampton vs Walsall
After suffering a 2-4 England EFL Trophy loss to Northampton, Walsall must win to get back on track. In that match, Walsall had 43% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 57% | 0 (5) | 2.55 | 71 |
 Walsall | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.7 | 30 |
Tranmere vs Walsall Stats
Key Stats
| Tranmere | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tranmere are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Walsall average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Tranmere 13-18
Walsall 11-15
What are the odds for this match?
Tranmere to win: @3
Draw: @3.2
Walsall to win: @2.35