Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In this English League Two match held on 2025-08-23 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall defied pre-game AI predictions by defeating Salford City 1-0. Harrison Burke scored the decisive goal in the 32nd minute, securing the victory for the home side. While Salford City dominated possession with 70.2%, Walsall proved more clinical, converting one of their 18 total shots. Walsall's tactical setup in a 3-1-4-2 formation seemed to effectively counter Salford City's 3-5-2 approach. Walsall's goalkeeper made 4 saves, contributing significantly to maintaining the clean sheet.
The AI-powered pre-game analysis incorrectly predicted a Salford City win, highlighting the inherent unpredictability of football. Walsall entered the game with a team rate of 0.421, while Salford City's was higher at 0.549. Despite this, Walsall's determination and tactical execution secured the win. Walsall's recent form has been inconsistent, with alternating wins and losses. Salford City's form has been relatively good recently. This win breaks the pattern of previous games between the two teams, where Salford tended to play well. Walsall will need to maintain this level of performance as they prepare to face Milton Keynes Dons in their next match. Salford City will play versus Cheltenham Town in the next game.