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
Key match information
Tranmere Rovers played Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Tranmere Rovers: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Walsall: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tranmere Rovers scores 1.56 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Walsall scores 1.33 and concedes 0.96. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tranmere Rovers 68%, Walsall 50%. Over 2.5: Tranmere Rovers 56%, Walsall 38%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Tranmere Rovers has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.32. Tranmere Rovers: 13.2 shots per match, Walsall: 10.9.
Match halves
Tranmere Rovers: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.96. Walsall: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Tranmere Rovers: 76-90+ (11 goals). Walsall: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Tranmere Rovers is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.56 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers · 1.33 goals / match - Walsall
Walsall is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers · 0.96 goals / match - Walsall
Tranmere Rovers scores in 88% of matches (22 of 25 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 matches).
Walsall scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
Over / Under - Walsall
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Tranmere Rovers · 1.54 pts / match - Walsall
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tranmere Rovers
Walsall
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Tranmere Rovers 0 - 0 - 1 Walsall. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.