Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall: match statistics
Walsall sits 3rd in the table and exhibits significantly better away form than Tranmere's home performance. The visitors boast an impressive 50% win rate on the road and a positive goal difference (+5), whereas the hosts concede an average of 1.54 goals per home match and hold a negative balance (-4). Tranmere wins only 23% of their home fixtures and has averaged just 1.2 points per match over the last 5 games. Despite Walsall's weaker recent overall form (0.6 PPG), they possess superior shot efficiency (13% vs 9%) and a more robust away defense (0.83 goals conceded on average). xG statistics also favor the visitors, who remain clinically effective despite lower possession (37%). All these factors indicate an advantage for Walsall in this encounter.
Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tranmere Rovers played against Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Tranmere Rovers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Walsall has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Tranmere Rovers scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.56. Walsall scores 1.33 and allows 0.96. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Tranmere Rovers's games and 50% of Walsall's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 38%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tranmere Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.32 per game. Tranmere Rovers takes 13.2 shots per game, while Walsall takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Walsall leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tranmere Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Walsall, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Walsall sits 3rd in the table and exhibits significantly better away form than Tranmere's home performance. The visitors boast an impressive 50% win rate on the road and a positive goal difference (+5), whereas the hosts concede an average of 1.54 goals per home match and hold a negative balance (-4). Tranmere wins only 23% of their home fixtures and has averaged just 1.2 points per match over the last 5 games. Despite Walsall's weaker recent overall form (0.6 PPG), they possess superior shot efficiency (13% vs 9%) and a more robust away defense (0.83 goals conceded on average). xG statistics also favor the visitors, who remain clinically effective despite lower possession (37%). All these factors indicate an advantage for Walsall in this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Tranmere Rovers | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Tranmere Rovers is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1 pts / game - Walsall
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Tranmere Rovers is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.33 goals / game - Walsall
Walsall is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 0.96 goals / game - Walsall
Tranmere Rovers scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
Walsall scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
Over / Under - Walsall
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Walsall is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.54 pts / game - Walsall
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Tranmere Rovers
Walsall
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Tranmere Rovers | Liga | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.12 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Tranmere Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Walsall. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall?
The EFL League Two match finished Tranmere Rovers 1:3 Walsall. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall?
Tranmere Rovers score 1.56 goals per game on average and Walsall 1.33. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Tranmere Rovers's matches and 50% of Walsall's.
What form are Tranmere Rovers and Walsall in?
Over the last 5 games Tranmere Rovers have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Walsall 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tranmere Rovers vs Walsall?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.