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League Two
Walsall
League Two | Gameweek 22
Dec 26, 2024 at 3pm UK
Poundland Bescot Stadium
Doncaster Rovers

Walsall
vs.
Doncaster

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's League Two clash between Walsall and Doncaster Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Walsall

All competitions
League Two
Last Game: Harrogate 0-2 Walsall
Saturday, December 21 at 3pm in League Two

Doncaster Rovers

All competitions
League Two
Last Game: Doncaster 3-1 Tranmere
Saturday, December 21 at 12.30pm in League Two

We say: Walsall 3-1 Doncaster Rovers

 Looking at recent meetings between Walsall and Doncaster, we anticipate a thrilling matchup at the Poundland Bescot Stadium with plenty of goalmouth action. While we expect McCann's men to put up a fight, home advantage gives Walsall an edge here and we are backing them to make it a cheerful Boxing Day for their supporters. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Doncaster Rovers win with a probability of 38.85%. A win for Walsall has a probability of 34.47% and a draw has a probability of 26.7%.

The most likely scoreline for a Doncaster Rovers win is 0-1 with a probability of 10.33%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-2 (8.37%) and 0-2 (6.82%). The likeliest Walsall win is 1-0 (9.61%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (12.68%).

Result
WalsallDrawDoncaster Rovers
34.47% (0.157 0.16) 26.67% (-0.02 -0.02) 38.85% (-0.134 -0.13)
Both teams to score 51.81% (0.088000000000001 0.09)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
46.83% (0.102 0.1)53.16% (-0.098999999999997 -0.1)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
25.26% (0.087 0.09)74.73% (-0.084000000000003 -0.08)
Walsall Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
70.7% (0.14899999999999 0.15)29.3% (-0.146 -0.15)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
34.73% (0.18 0.18)65.27% (-0.17699999999999 -0.18)
Doncaster Rovers Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
73.29% (-0.025999999999996 -0.03)26.71% (0.030000000000001 0.03)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
38.03% (-0.036999999999999 -0.04)61.97% (0.040000000000006 0.04)
Score Analysis
    Walsall 34.47%
    Doncaster Rovers 38.85%
    Draw 26.67%
WalsallDrawDoncaster Rovers
1-0 @ 9.61% (0.0019999999999989 0)
2-1 @ 7.78% (0.026 0.03)
2-0 @ 5.9% (0.024999999999999 0.02)
3-1 @ 3.19% (0.024 0.02)
3-0 @ 2.41% (0.02 0.02)
3-2 @ 2.1% (0.015 0.02)
4-1 @ 0.98% (0.011 0.01)
Other @ 2.51%
Total : 34.47%
1-1 @ 12.68% (-0.0099999999999998 -0.01)
0-0 @ 7.83% (-0.031000000000001 -0.03)
2-2 @ 5.14% (0.013 0.01)
3-3 @ 0.93% (0.005 0.01)
Other @ 0.1%
Total : 26.67%
0-1 @ 10.33% (-0.050000000000001 -0.05)
1-2 @ 8.37% (-0.012 -0.01)
0-2 @ 6.82% (-0.037999999999999 -0.04)
1-3 @ 3.68% (-0.008 -0.01)
0-3 @ 3% (-0.019 -0.02)
2-3 @ 2.26% (0.004 0)
1-4 @ 1.22% (-0.004 -0)
0-4 @ 0.99% (-0.007 -0.01)
Other @ 2.18%
Total : 38.85%

Who will win Thursday's League Two clash between Walsall and Doncaster?

Walsall
Draw
Doncaster Rovers
Walsall
50.0%
Draw
0.0%
Doncaster Rovers
50.0%
6
Head to Head
Apr 9, 2024 7.45pm
Gameweek 18
Doncaster
2-1
Walsall
Ironside (39'), Adelakun (77')
Adelakun (45+2'), Biggins (90+2')
Hutchinson (90+3')
Foulkes (37'), Gordon (65')
> Preview
Mar 2, 2024 3pm
Gameweek 36
Walsall
3-1
Doncaster
Gordon (18'), Earing (67'), Faal (80')
Hurst (62')
Maxwell (63'), Anderson (71'), Olowu (85'), Waters (89'), Sterry (90+2')
May 8, 2023 12.30pm
Gameweek 46
Walsall
2-1
Doncaster
Wilkinson (57'), Hutchinson (74')
Faulkner (84')
> Preview
Dec 2, 2022 7.45pm
Gameweek 20
Doncaster
0-2
Walsall
Knowles (52'), Johnson (71')
> Preview
Aug 10, 2021 7.45pm
First Round
Walsall
0-0
Doncaster
(Aggregate 0-0 | Doncaster win 4-3 on penalties)
Osadebe (60')
Close (36')
Greaves (88')
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Walsall20134337191843
2Port Vale2110742619737
3Doncaster RoversDoncaster2110653124736
4Crewe AlexandraCrewe209832416835
5Chesterfield2197536231334
6AFC Wimbledon20103731171433
7Notts County208752821731
8Grimsby Town21101102833-531
9MK Dons199373326730
10Gillingham209382218430
11Salford City208662219330
12Bradford CityBradford207762422228
13Bromley206952523227
14Cheltenham TownCheltenham217682930-127
15BarrowBarrow207582018226
16Newport CountyNewport207582731-426
17Colchester UnitedColchester2041152322123
18Fleetwood TownFleetwood195862425-123
19Tranmere RoversTranmere205691529-1421
20Harrogate TownHarrogate2163121732-1521
21Swindon TownSwindon2147102635-919
22Accrington StanleyAccrington204792636-1019
23Carlisle UnitedCarlisle2036111532-1715
24Morecambe2135131938-1914
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