Walsall vs Barnet: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very evenly matched chances for both teams, which points to a draw. Walsall has the home advantage with a 50% win rate in home matches, but recent form is concerning – only 1 win in the last 5 games and 1.2 points per match. Barnet shows better form with 1.6 points per match in the last 5 games and an impressive 50% clean sheets away. The visitors dominate in possession (54% vs 41%) and have a higher average xG (1.55 vs 1.39), indicating their offensive potential. Barnet's high draw percentage away (43%) and both teams' solid defense suggest the match could end in a share of the points. Taking all factors into account, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Walsall vs Barnet: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall played against Barnet in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Walsall has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Barnet has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 0.97. Barnet scores 1.28 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Walsall's games and 48% of Barnet's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 38%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnet has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.29 per game. Walsall takes 10.8 shots per game, while Barnet takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.66 goals per game after halftime. Barnet leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Barnet, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Statistical analysis indicates very evenly matched chances for both teams, which points to a draw. Walsall has the home advantage with a 50% win rate in home matches, but recent form is concerning – only 1 win in the last 5 games and 1.2 points per match. Barnet shows better form with 1.6 points per match in the last 5 games and an impressive 50% clean sheets away. The visitors dominate in possession (54% vs 41%) and have a higher average xG (1.55 vs 1.39), indicating their offensive potential. Barnet's high draw percentage away (43%) and both teams' solid defense suggest the match could end in a share of the points. Taking all factors into account, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of 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
| Walsall | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.26 |
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.
Barnet is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Walsall · 1.6 pts / game - Barnet
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.
Walsall is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.97 goals / game - Walsall · 1.03 goals / game - Barnet
Walsall scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 38% (11 of 29 meczów).
Barnet scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 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 - Walsall
Over / Under - Barnet
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).
1.48 pts / game - Walsall · 1.34 pts / game - Barnet
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barnet - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Walsall
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* 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
| Walsall | Liga | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 48% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 66% | 77% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Walsall's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Barnet. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Walsall vs Barnet?
The EFL League Two match finished Walsall 1:3 Barnet. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Walsall vs Barnet?
Walsall score 1.28 goals per game on average and Barnet 1.28. The EFL League Two average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Walsall's matches and 48% of Barnet's.
What form are Walsall and Barnet in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Barnet 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall vs Barnet?
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.