01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Walsall or draw (X2)64%
- Under 3.5 goals79%
EFL League TwoSt James Park, Exeter17°10 km/h
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Exeter CityLow block & direct0–0
WalsallCounter-attacks & crossesThe model's lean: 2 · Walsall (36%)Best value by the model: Under 0,5 @ 12.00 (+20 %)
Exeter City – Walsall · EFL League Two
1 · Exeter City 36%X 28%36% Walsall · 2
36%
28%
36%
Analysis: Exeter City – Walsall
Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work
Exeter City's defensive vulnerabilities and Walsall's attacking prowess set the stage for a match with intriguing dynamics. The hosts, with their low defence and direct style, have struggled to keep opponents at bay, allowing an xGA of 1.3 per match. In contrast, the visitors thrive on counterattacks and crosses, boasting a robust xG of 2.3 per game, a testament to their offensive intent.
Both teams enter the game with identical win probabilities of 36%, but the overall numbers hint at a slight tilt in Walsall's favor. They have accumulated more points than the hosts, 8 to 4, although the xPoints suggest Exeter has been somewhat unlucky, with a slight edge of 6.5 to Walsall's 6.3. This tension between actual points and expected outcomes adds layers to the contest.
The most likely scoreline, 1-1, sits at 14%, reflecting balanced expectations. However, the model also assigns an 11% likelihood to both 0-1 and 1-0 results, underlining the razor-thin margins in play. The 48% probability for both teams to score aligns with the tactical match-up, yet the over 2.5 goals scenario lingers at 42%, implying a more cautious affair.
Intriguingly, there's notable value in a goalless draw, with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet all offering odds of 12.0 for under 0.5 goals. The model rates this outcome at 10%, delivering a 20% edge for bettors willing to anticipate a match that defies its attacking scripts.
In the end, while Walsall's attacking numbers suggest potential fireworks, the combined forces of Exeter's direct play and home advantage could anchor the game into a tactical stalemate. A 1-1 draw feels like the most pragmatic call, with the under 0.5 goals bet standing out as a high-value option for those eyeing an unlikely scoreless encounter.
Exeter CityForm LWLD
League ranking xG #12xGA #10xT #14xP/match #5Points #15
Key players
- Jayden WarehamFxG 0.90 · xT 0.00
- Edward George Martin JamesRWxG 0.13 · xT 0.06
- Joshua Luke GordonFxG 0.35 · xT -0.01
WalsallForm LWDWD
League ranking xG #2xGA #21xT #5xP/match #7Points #3
Key players
- Aaron PressleyFxG 0.82 · xT 0.05
- Reece SmithLWxG 0.35 · xT 0.28
- Courtney Alphonso ClarkeLWxG 0.32 · xT 0.42
Final score
0 – 0
The model missed the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Exeter City 36% · Draw 28% · Walsall 36%
How the bookmaker bet builders went
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
Matchresultat - WalsallBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 8,74fair 14,54-40 %
MissMatchresultat - ExeterBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 7,84fair 14,61-46 %
MissMatch prediction: Exeter City – Walsall
Predicted score matrix
Walsall →
Exeter City →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–010.0%
0–110.9%
0–26.6%
0–32.6%
0–4+1.0%
1
1–010.8%
1–113.6%
1–27.7%
1–33.0%
1–4+1.1%
2
2–06.6%
2–17.7%
2–24.5%
2–31.8%
2–4+0.7%
3
3–02.6%
3–13.0%
3–21.8%
3–30.7%
3–4+0.3%
4+
4+–01.0%
4+–11.1%
4+–20.7%
4+–30.3%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-114%
- 2.0-111%
- 3.1-011%
- 4.0-010%
- 5.1-28%
Expected goals
1,17–1,17
Both teams to score
48%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,3010%
122%
227%
321%
412%
5+9%
Under 2,558%
@2.04EV+11%
Over 2,542%
@1.95
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Double chance Walsall or draw (X2)64%
- Under 2.5 goals58%
- Daniel Malanga Kanu to score19%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score48%
- Over 2.5 goals42%
- Jayden Darren George Wareham to score27%
- Ethan Craig Brierley to be booked23%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- Under 0.510% probability@12.00BetsafeEV+20%reference odds
- Under 0.510% probability@12.00BetssonEV+20%reference odds
- Under 0.510% probability@12.00NordicbetEV+20%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Exeter City | X | 2 · Walsall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.50 | 3.30 | 2.60 |
| Betfair Exchange | 1.27 | 1.89 | 1.90 |
| Betsafe | 2.45 | 3.30 | 2.72 |
| Betsson | 2.45 | 3.30 | 2.72 |
| Nordicbet | 2.45 | 3.30 | 2.72 |
| Pinnacle | 2.55 | 3.45 | 2.73 |
Odds updated 5 Sept, 10:32
Odds movement
1+4 %
40 %35 %
2.46 → 2.55
X+2 %
30 %25 %
3.38 → 3.45
2-1 %
37 %32 %
2.76 → 2.73
Over 2,5+1 %
56 %51 %
1.78 → 1.80
Pinnacle · 5 recorded price levels · 02/09/2026 → 05/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Exeter City
Walsall
Exeter City (4–4)
Walsall (8–4)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Exeter City
Walsall
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Exeter City
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The teams in numbers
| Performance | Exeter City | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 4 | 8 |
| xPoints | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| xG per match | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| xGA per match | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.27 | 0.32 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.26 | 0.33 |
| Playing style | Exeter City | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.36 |
| Field tilt | 0.35 | 0.51 |
| xT per match | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| xTA per match | 0.91 | 1.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 31 | 24 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.35 | 0.38 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| Entries into the box per match | 10 | 12 |
| Entries into the box against | 15 | 15 |
| Pass completion % | 0.6 | 0.71 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.6 | 0.67 |
| Passes per match | 207 | 315 |
| Passes against per match | 347 | 262 |
| Switches of play per match | 13.1 | 26.4 |
| Long balls per match | 32 | 31 |
| Set pieces | Exeter City | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Corners per match | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Corners against per match | 4.1 | 6.3 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.5 | 0.48 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.38 | 0.69 |
| Other | Exeter City | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.7 | 0.74 |
| The goalkeepers | Jack Thomas Bycroft (Exeter City) | Jed MacAulay Ward (Walsall) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 14 | 14 |
| Save % | 78% | 78% |
| xG prevented | 59% | 53% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Exeter City vs Walsall according to our model?
The model gives Walsall a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Exeter City 36%, draw 28%, Walsall 36%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 14% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 42% and under at 58%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 48% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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