Walsall vs Forest Green Rovers Match Analysis and Prediction

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Forest Green Rovers are travelling to the Banks Stadium to play Walsall in the EFL Trophy competition both teams in the Group L. The two teams face each other coming into this match both unbeaten in the competition, which means they are likely going to cancel each other’s chance of winning.

Walsall are currently number 14 in the League Two table and are facing hard times struggling to improve their record. However in the recent weeks they have had some improvement being unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions, the last game being a 1-0 victory against Kings Lynn Town on Saturday in the first round of the FA Cup.

Being on top of Group L, Walsall seem to perform well in the EFL Trophy as they are unbeaten after two matches. They defeated Brighton U21 1-0 in the opening fixture then got a 1-1 draw in their last match with Northampton Town.

In their last eight matches, Matthew Taylor’s men have conceded five goals in their last three games at the Banks Stadium and have kept only one clean sheet.

Forest Green Rovers are currently only three points clear at the top of the standings, but seem to be a good team to defeat in League Two this season. After suffering a 3-2 defeat at the St Albans City in the FA Cup, they seem to come to this game not well prepared.

They are currently in the third position in Group L and they only need a win to cement their place in the next round of the competition, after having drawn in the two matches of the EFL Trophy.

Rob Edwards Forest Green Rovers are travelling to the Banks Stadium with two draws and one defeat in their last three matches in all competition. They also have a problem in their defense in their away matches having conceded five goals in thier last three matches on the road.

Head to Head

Walsall have an advantage in this game against Forest Green Rovers, having three wins in their last six encounters. While Forest Green Rovers have only one win, as two matches ended in 1-1 draw. However in their last encounter the Rovers took an away win beating Walsall 3 goals to 1.

Walsall 6-0 Forest Green Rovers 12/11/19

Forest Green Rovers 1-2 Walsall 08/02/20

Forest Green Rovers 1-1 Walsall 03/10/20

Walsall 2-1 Forets Green Rovers 10/04/21

Walsall 1-3 Forest Green Rovers 14/08/21

Walsall latest home form

Walsall have had a good record at the Banks Stadium, having lost only one game at home against Bristol Rovers. In their last five home matches, they managed to score nine goals and conceded six, having won three matches and drawn one in all competitions. They have scored in all the matches.

Walsall 3-1 Mansfield Town 11/09/21

Walsall 1-0 Brighton U21 14/09/21

Walsall 1-2 Bristol Rovers 25/09/21

Walsall 2-1 Salsford City 09/10/21

Walsall 2-2 Barrow 23/10/21

Walsall latest away form

Matthew Taylor’s Walsall recently have a good record on the road, having not lost in their last five away matches in all competition. The last win was in the first round of the FA Cup. They have drawn twice, the first one being against Northampton Town in the EFL Trophy.

Northampton Town 1-1 Walsall 05/10/21

Leyton Orient 0-0 Walsall 16/10/21

Oldham Athletic 1-3 Walsall 19/10/21

Sutton United 0-1 Walsall 30/10/21

King’s Lynn Town 0-1 Walsall 06/11/21

Forest Green Rovers latest home form

At home Forest Green Rovers do not have such a bad record. They managed to get a draw against Brighton U21 in the EFL Trophy match. However they lost their match on Sunday against St Albans City in the FA Cup encounter. The Rovers have won out of their last five home matches.

Forest Green Rovers 1-0 Northampton Town 11/09/21

Forest Green Rovers 0-0 Tranmere Rovers 25/09/21

Forest Green Rovers 0-2 Swindon Town 09/10/21

Forest Green Rovers 2-2 Brighton U21 12/10/21

Forest Green Rovers 3-1 Salsford City 23/10/21

Forest Green latest away form

On the recent Forest Green Rovers’ on the road matches, they seem to be on the struggling end.

Although they have drawn twice and lost once in their last five away matches, they have scored eight goals but conceded five.

However they have not lost in their last five away League Two matches.

Carlisle United 0-2 Forest Green Rovers 02/10/21

Scunthorpe United 0-2 Forest Green Rovers 16/10/21

Leyton Orient 1-1 Forest Green Rovers 19/10/21

Bradford City 1-1 Forest Green Rovers 30/10/21

St Albans City 3-2 Forest Green Rovers 07/11/21

Walsall News

Manager Matthew Taylor’s men are coming into this match without new concerns of injury,but may make a few changes in their squad.

Defenders Rollin Menayese and Manny Monthe and left back Stephen Ward are currently enjoying a good form, thus they may continue to fearture in game on Wednesday.

Forest Green Rovers News

The Rovers striker Jamille Matt will hopefully be regaining a spot at the front.

Baily Cargill may be brought back to the squad, while midfielder Elliot Whitehouse is still on rehabilitation and is not yet ready to make an appearance.

Jordan Moore Taylor may start once again after weekend return.

Prediction and Odds

Walsall are already on the advantage. They however want to maintain their momentum to keep their unbeaten record running.

Therefore Walsall will try their best to get a clean sheet in the 90 minutes, but the Rovers might proof to them that they are not an easy team to beat.