Walsall - Fulham U21 prediction 13 October 2026

The Walsall vs Fulham U21 prediction for this EFL Trophy clash on Oct 13 at 19:00 points to a very tight contest. Based on the odds, recent form, and head-to-head record, Walsall has a 38% chance of winning, the draw is at 36%, and Fulham U21 has a 26% chance.

Team Form

Walsall's recent form has been mixed, with a record of one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches. They drew 1-1 away to Fleetwood Town on Oct 10, played a 0-0 home draw with Crawley Town on Oct 3, and drew 1-1 at Tranmere Rovers on Sep 26. A heavy 1-6 home defeat to Stevenage in the EFL Trophy on Sep 22 was followed by a 2-0 home win over Port Vale on Sep 19.

Fulham U21 are struggling for consistency, with no wins in their last five (three losses, two draws). They drew 1-1 away to AFC Hornchurch in the National League Cup on Oct 6, lost 1-6 at Leicester City in the EFL Trophy on Sep 22, and were beaten 1-3 at Chelsea U21 on Sep 19. A 3-3 home draw with Aston Villa U21 on Sep 11 was followed by a 1-2 loss at Braintree Town on Sep 8.

Head-to-Head Record

There is no previous head-to-head record between Walsall and Fulham U21. This will be the first meeting between the two sides.

League Table Positions

Walsall compete in League 2, while Fulham U21 play in Premier League 2 U21. No specific league table positions or points are provided in the data, but Walsall's senior experience in League 2 gives them a potential edge over a development side.

Win Probability: Walsall or Fulham U21?

Walsall has a 38% chance of winning, the draw is at 36%, and Fulham U21 has a 26% chance. These probabilities are calculated from the average bookmaker odds (home 2.46, draw 2.68, away 2.66), which were inverted and normalized to remove the margin. Adjustments were then made for Walsall's slightly better recent form and home advantage, though their high number of draws and Fulham U21's competitive outings keep the match finely balanced. Based on the stats, Walsall is the more likely winner, but a draw is almost as probable.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers see this as an extremely close match. The best available odds are 2.39 for a Walsall win, 2.80 for the draw, and 2.58 for a Fulham U21 victory. The narrow odds reflect the uncertainty, with the draw priced as a slight outsider in some markets. Based on the stats, the most likely outcome is a narrow Walsall win or a draw, with Fulham U21 facing an uphill battle away from home.