EFL Trophy · Group South - 2
WalsallvsFulham U21
RealScored · Match preview
Match prediction · 13 October 2026
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THE PREDICTION
Our match outlook
Over 1.5 goalsBased on 10 previous home-team games and 10 previous away-team games. Small samples provide less evidence.
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Match information
- Competition
- EFL Trophy
- Venue
- Bescot Stadium
- Status
- Not Started
- Score
- Not started
- 90-minute score
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RealScored match analysis
Walsall vs Fulham U21: match review and analysis
Walsall vs Fulham U21 in EFL Trophy on 13 October 2026. Compare recent results, goal trends and league positions in this match preview.
RealScored brings together the match information, available team results and current standings below. The saved pre-match selection is Over 1.5 goals.
Walsall recorded 2 wins, 7 draws and 1 losses in the 10 games used here, scoring 10 and conceding 12. Fulham U21 recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, with 22 scored and 24 conceded across 10 games.
| Statistic | Walsall | Fulham U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Draws | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 1 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 10 | 22 |
| Goals conceded | 12 | 24 |
| Over 1.5 games | 6 | 10 |
Why this selection?
The calculation combines each team’s recent attacking record with the opposing defence. Newer games receive more weight, and results at the same home or away venue receive extra weight.
Walsall: (1.03 weighted goals scored + 2.50 opponent goals conceded) ÷ 2 gives 1.77 model goals, after bounding the estimate between 0.05 and 6.
Fulham U21: (1.89 weighted goals scored + 1.42 opponent goals conceded) ÷ 2 gives 1.65 model goals, after bounding the estimate between 0.05 and 6.
The combined scoring outlook makes at least two total goals the strongest of the four options compared. Either team can score those goals. It ranked highest when comparing the three double-chance options with Over 1.5 using a Poisson goal model.
Model goals are estimates from past scores, not shot-based expected goals. These form records were saved with the prediction before kickoff. League position is context below and is not an input to this goal model. Injuries, lineups and odds are not included.
Recent results and goal trends
LAST 10 GAMES
Walsall recent form
1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 6 of 10 games finished with at least two goals.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood TownLeague Two | Away | 1–1 | Draw | |
| TranmereLeague Two | Away | 1–1 | Draw | |
| StevenageEFL Trophy | Home | 1–6 | Lost | |
| Port ValeLeague Two | Home | 2–0 | Won | |
| RochdaleLeague Two | Home | 0–0 | Draw | |
| Exeter CityLeague Two | Away | 0–0 | Draw | |
| CreweLeague Two | Away | 2–2 | Draw | |
| Accrington STLeague Two | Home | 3–2 | Won | |
| Leyton OrientLeague Cup | Home | 0–0 | Draw | |
| GrimsbyLeague Two | Home | 0–0 | Draw |
Scores shown from Walsall’s perspective. Extra time and shootouts are excluded.
LAST 10 GAMES
Fulham U21 recent form
2.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. 10 of 10 games finished with at least two goals.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC HornchurchNational League Cup | Away | 1–1 | Draw | |
| LeicesterEFL Trophy | Away | 1–6 | Lost | |
| Chelsea U21Premier League 2 Division One | Away | 1–3 | Lost | |
| Aston Villa U21Premier League 2 Division One | Home | 3–3 | Draw | |
| BraintreeNational League Cup | Away | 1–2 | Lost | |
| Newcastle United U21Premier League 2 Division One | Away | 4–0 | Won | |
| Borussia Dortmund IIPremier League International Cup | Home | 1–4 | Lost | |
| Burnley U21Premier League 2 Division One | Home | 4–3 | Won | |
| Aldershot TownNational League Cup | Away | 2–2 | Draw | |
| Cardiff City U21Friendlies Clubs | Away | 4–0 | Won |
Scores shown from Fulham U21’s perspective. Extra time and shootouts are excluded.
LEAGUE CONTEXT
EFL Trophy — current table
No league table is currently available for this competition and season. Some cup rounds and friendlies do not have standings.
About this prediction
We compare each team’s recent goals scored and conceded, giving more weight to recent games and the same home or away venue. A goal model then chooses double chance or Over 1.5 goals. Predictions can change before kickoff and are not guaranteed results. Live scores refresh every 5 seconds.