Walsall vs Forest Green Prediction 10.10.2023

• Competition: England &— EFL Trophy
• Date: Tuesday, 10th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20.00 CEST
• Venue: Bescot Stadium (Walsall)

On Tuesday, at the Bescot Stadium, Walsall will have a sole objective: securing a victory against Forest Green in the second round of the group phase of the EFL Trophy. This win is crucial for keeping their hopes alive in advancing to the knockout stage.

Walsall is a team that can be considered mediocre and is not reliable when it comes to promotion. Their ambitions have been declining year after year. They have been competing in the fourth tier of island football since the 2018-19 season, after dropping out of League One. However, they have not come close to reaching the playoff spots, consistently finishing between 14th and 19th place in the past four seasons. The current season doesn’t bring much hope for supporters, as Walsall currently sits in a disappointing 17th place with only 15 points.

Forest Green, their opponent in the second matchday of the EFL Trophy group stage, has been experiencing a concerning decline. Despite being considered one of the strongest teams in this division and a top contender for the top spot at the beginning of the season, they have been struggling. After finishing last season in the 24th position and getting relegated from League One, they now find themselves sinking further into trouble. With only seven points after 12 rounds, they are firmly rooted at the bottom of the table. Unless they turn their form around soon, it seems inevitable that they will be fighting for survival.

Walsall vs Forest Green Betting Tips: BTTS

Anticipating an exhilarating clash between two League Two teams, we expect a high-scoring game. Walsall has slightly better results than their Tuesday opponents, but both sides have equal chances of victory. We hope for an exciting showdown at the Bescot Stadium, where Forest Green previously defeated Walsall in the EFL Trophy with a 2-0 win in 2012.

Mat Sadler’s selected players will have an opportunity to seek revenge against the team dressed in green during the midweek match. However, their defensive struggles make this task anything but simple. Except for a goalless draw against MK Dons in their recent home game, Walsall has only managed to keep a clean sheet in one out of their last 13 matches across different competitions. Furthermore, it is clear that their problems at the back have worsened lately, as they have allowed two or more goals in three out of their last five matches. While Walsall’s defensive issues are evident, Forest Green is facing an even bleaker situation with a six-game losing streak, conceding a total of 16 goals — at least two in each game.

Given that BTTS has proven successful in four out of the last six encounters involving these teams, and considering their defensive weaknesses, it’s highly likely that goalkeepers will find themselves retrieving the ball from their own net at least once during the game.