History of the Walsall v Tranmere Rovers fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Tranmere Rovers at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 8 of the 33 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bescot Stadium was just last season, in October 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 08 Jan | Tranmere Rvs. | 3 - 3 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Walsall | 1-4 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 10 Aug | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Walsall | 2 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 3 | Walsall | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 11 Apr | Walsall | 0 - 1 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 6 conceded.
In complete contrast to Walsall, Tranmere Rovers are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Rovers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 42 matches.
Tranmere Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 51 points from their 42 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Walsall may be coming up against a decent side in Tranmere Rovers, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Saddlers. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Unbeaten in the last 6 home games. |
| Tranmere Rovers | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here