Our Walsall vs Gillingham Prediction: 1-0
Walsall vs Gillingham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for Walsall seems the most probable outcome against Gillingham.
This Walsall vs Gillingham 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
Walsall's Last Match – Colchester vs Walsall
Determined to get back to winning ways, Walsall must win after their 1-1 England League 2 draw against Colchester on March 28. In that match, Walsall recorded 36% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester | 64% | 10 (4) | 1.56 | 52 |
 Walsall | 36% | 9 (7) | 1.57 | 52 |
Gillingham's Last Match – Crawley Town vs Gillingham
Gillingham must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England League 2 defeat against Crawley Town on March 28. In that match, Gillingham saw 49% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crawley Town | 51% | 9 (5) | 0.76 | 34 |
 Gillingham | 49% | 7 (3) | 1.1 | 38 |
Walsall vs Gillingham Stats
Key Stats
| Walsall | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.46 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Walsall are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Gillingham average 0.4 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Walsall 11-11
Gillingham 4-22
What are the odds for this match?
Walsall to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.75
Gillingham to win: @4.75
Lineups
Walsall: Rico Browne, Priestley Farquharson, Aaron Bradley Loupalo-Bi, Alex Pattison, Jamie Jellis, Brandon Comley, Mason Hancock, Courtney Clarke, Harrison Burke, Myles Roberts, Aaron Pressley
Gillingham: Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale, Glenn Morris, Seb Palmer Houlden, Nelson Khumbeni, Sam Gale, Garath McCleary, Bradley Dack, Harry Waldock, Max Clark, Remeao Hutton, Andy Smith