Walsall FC Vs Bradford City: AI Betting Analysis

Match Introduction

On 14th September 2024, at 3:00pm GMT, Walsall FC take on Bradford City AFC in a top six EFL League Two battle at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.

So far this season, Walsall has averaged 1.67 Points Per Game at home matches, while Bradford City has averaged 2 Points Per Game away from home.

🚌 Bradford City will have travelled approximately 116 miles (187 kilometres) to face Walsall FC.

Walsall FC Form

Home Form 🏟️: Walsall have been strong at home, winning 100% of their home games this season (2 out of 2). They’ve scored an average of 1.5 goals per match while conceding just 0.5 goals, showing solid defensive performances.
XG Metrics 📊: Walsall’s xG for home matches is 1.57, while their xGA (expected goals against) is a low 0.64, reflecting strong defensive solidity. They have scored in all home matches and have a 50% clean sheet record at home.
Recent Form 🔥: Over the last 5 games, Walsall has picked up 9 points, averaging 1.8 points per game. They’ve scored 7 goals and conceded 3 in this period. BTTS has landed just once in these games.

Bradford City AFC Form

Away Form 🚗: Bradford City has performed very well away from home, winning 50% of their away games this season (1 out of 2). They’ve averaged 1.5 goals per match on the road while conceding 1.5 goals, indicating an open style of play.
XG Metrics ⚽: Bradford City’s xG for away matches is 1.03, while their xGA is 1.33, meaning they tend to create fewer chances but are efficient in front of goal. They have conceded in every away game this season but have scored in all of them as well.
Recent Form 🔥: Bradford City has collected 10 points in their last 5 games, averaging 2 points per game. They’ve scored 8 goals and conceded 5 during this stretch, with BTTS landing in 4 of those games.

Head-to-Head

Overall Record 🔄: In their last 21 meetings, Walsall have won 4 times, Bradford City 9 times, and 8 matches have ended in a draw.
Goals and BTTS ⚽: Previous matches between these teams have averaged 2.67 goals per game, with BTTS occurring 62% of the time.
Clean Sheets 🧤: Walsall has kept clean sheets in 14% of these matches, while Bradford City has managed clean sheets 33% of the time.

Recommended Value Bets

Please note: Human analysis selected this game based on specific criteria, while the predictions below have been totally generated by AI. The human best bet has been picked from the best bets below.

Our AI Statto has analysed extensive data and statistics against live bookmaker odds to identify value bets for the upcoming EFL League Two match between Walsall FC 🆚 Bradford City AFC.

Full-Time Result

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall has a solid home record, winning 100% of their home matches this season, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game. Bradford City has been equally strong on the road, winning 50% of their away games and averaging 1.5 goals per match. Historically, Bradford City has won 43% of their last 21 meetings, while Walsall has won 19%, with the remaining matches ending in a draw.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for a Walsall win are 2.38, while Bradford City’s best odds to win are 3.05. The draw is priced at an average of 3.40.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Walsall’s home form gives them an edge, but Bradford City’s strong away performance and head-to-head dominance present good value for a draw. A bet on the draw offers solid value with the odds hovering around 3.40.

Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall’s matches have seen an average of 2.0 goals per game, while Bradford City’s away games average 3.0 goals per match. Historically, 48% of their last 21 meetings have ended with over 2.5 goals.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.97, and under 2.5 goals are priced at 1.88.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Both teams are capable of scoring, and Bradford City’s last 3 matches have all seen 3 or more goals. The over 2.5 goals market offers value, particularly with odds around 1.97.

BTTS (Yes)

Data Analysis 📊: BTTS has landed in 62% of the last 21 head-to-head meetings. Walsall has only seen BTTS in 1 of their last 5 games, while Bradford City has seen it in 80% of their matches this season.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for BTTS (Yes) are 1.75, and BTTS (No) is priced at 2.11.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Bradford City’s attacking form and Walsall’s ability to score at home make BTTS (Yes) a solid option, especially with odds around 1.75.

Result 1st Half

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall has scored in the first half in 60% of their home games, while Bradford City has a 50% scoring rate in the first half of their away matches. Historically, Bradford City has a better first-half record in recent encounters.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for a Walsall first-half win are 3.00, while Bradford City is priced at 3.60. A first-half draw is available at 2.20.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Given the balanced scoring stats, a first-half draw at odds of 2.20 provides decent value.

BTTS 1st Half

Data Analysis 📊: Bradford City has seen BTTS in the first half in 20% of their away matches, while Walsall has not experienced BTTS in the first half this season.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for BTTS in the first half are 4.61, with BTTS (No) priced at 1.18.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: The likelihood of both teams scoring in the first half is low, making BTTS (No) the safer bet with odds of 1.18.

Over/Under 1st Half

Data Analysis 📊: 80% of Walsall’s home games have seen over 0.5 goals in the first half, while Bradford City has scored in the first half of 60% of their away games.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for over 0.5 first-half goals are 1.40, and under 0.5 goals are priced at 2.75.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: With both teams showing a tendency to score early, the over 0.5 first-half goals bet offers good value with odds around 1.40.

Team To Score First

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall has scored first in 60% of their matches, while Bradford City has scored first in 50% of their away games.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for Walsall to score first are 1.90, and Bradford City to score first is priced at 2.25.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Walsall to score first offers good value at 1.90, given their strong home scoring record.

Win To Nil

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall has kept a clean sheet in 50% of their home matches, while Bradford City has failed to score in just 20% of their away games.
Odds Analysis 💰: Walsall to win to nil is priced at 4.00, while Bradford City to win to nil is priced at 5.25.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Given Bradford City’s strong attack, a win to nil bet is risky. However, Walsall’s home form offers value at 4.00.

Corners Over/Under

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall’s home games have averaged 8.00 corners, while Bradford City’s away games have averaged 6.50.
Odds Analysis 💰: The best odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.77, and under 9.5 corners are priced at 2.10.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: With both teams averaging around 7-8 corners per game, the under 9.5 corners market offers good value at 2.10.

Most Corners (1X2)

Data Analysis 📊: Walsall has averaged 6.00 corners per game at home, while Bradford City has averaged 4.40 corners per game away.
Odds Analysis 💰: Walsall to have the most corners is priced at 1.75, and Bradford City is priced at 2.52.
Value Bet Justification 🤔: Given their corner-taking stats, Walsall to have the most corners offers solid value at 1.75.

Final Score & Best Value Bet

STATTO SCORE PREDICTION
Walsall2-2Bradford City

AI STATTO BEST VALUE BET
Both Teams To Score – YES (1.75)

HUMAN BEST VALUE BET
BACK THE DRAW (3.40)

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