Chesterfield vs Walsall Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Chesterfield will believe that they can certainly gain a result against Walsall, given the implosion of the Saddlers towards the end of the regular season. The Spireites possess a strong record this season and will likely give them the advantage against a Walsall side in terrible form.

Chesterfield have only lost three home games this season, giving them the sixth-best home record in the division, scoring 41 and conceding 27. The home side are unbeaten in their last seven home matches, with four wins and three draws, gaining 15 points from 21 available.

Walsall’s recent win against Crewe Alexandra halted a run of 13 games without a win. The Saddlers have only accumulated 11 points from their last 33 on offer and have won only twice in their previous ten games away from home.

Despite their win against Crewe Alexandra, it will be difficult to see a route where Walsall can overcome a side who have been relatively strong at home. Chesterfield have the momentum going in their favour and should beat a Walsall side who have only just ended their winless run.

Chesterfield 2-0 Walsall

Chesterfield take on Walsall in the first leg of the semi-finals of the League Two playoffs, with the visitors having spectacularly squandered their chances of winning the league title with their form recently.

Date: 11/05/2025
Location: SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield.
Kick-Off: 3.30 pm

Chesterfield have been excellent this season, with the home side potentially on course to secure consecutive promotions, following their National League triumph last season. The Spireites achieved a club record of 27 league victories last season under Paul Cook, who has led the side on a terrific journey ever since his second return to the club. Cook’s second tenure has yielded a positive points return of 1.75 per game, with 91 victories in 175 matches.

This season, the Spireites finished in seventh place in League Two, following their dramatic final-day win against Accrington Stanley with a single goal from talisman Will Grigg. Chesterfield accumulated 70 points from 46 matches this season, having won 19, drawn 13 and lost 14. Paul Cook’s side has averaged 1.52 points per game this season, scoring 73 goals and conceding 54.

Walsall’s season ended on a disappointing note, as the Saddlers' promotion chances dwindled towards the end of the season, with only one win from 13 matches. The visitors had a comfortable lead at the top of the League Two standings, but the run of results has left Walsall facing a playoff battle after losing out to Bradford City on the final day.

The away side accumulated 77 points this season, only a point behind Bradford City in the league standings. Walsall had averaged 1.67 points per game this season, scoring 75 and conceding 54. Taylor Allen has proven to be a goal threat from set-pieces. Allen, primarily a centre-back, is the set-piece taker for the Saddlers and has provided 17 goal contributions this season.

Walsall are unbeaten this season against the Spireites, having recorded a 3-1 win on home soil and a credible 2-2 draw in their trip to the SMH Group Stadium.

The game will be available on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Chesterfield Team News

Armando Dobra (groin) and Ollie Banks (calf) are both ruled out. Jenson Metcalfe returned to the starting eleven against Accrington Stanley following an issue with a dead leg.

Walsall Team News

Conor Barrett is suspended for this game. The 23-year-old midfielder was sent off in Walsall’s 1-0 defeat against Accrington Stanley.

Chesterfield:

Chesterfield are coming into this gam, having won their previous two league matches against Accrington Stanley (0-1) and Morecambe (4-1). The home side are also unbeaten in their previous six league games, with their last defeat being a 4-0 loss against Tranmere Rovers away from home. Will Grigg has been in great form for the hosts, with 12 league goals this season and four goals in his last five appearances for Chesterfield.

On home soil, Chesterfield, as mentioned, have only lost three home matches this season. Paul Cook’s side are unbeaten in their last seven home games, with notable victories against Fleetwood Town (3-0), Newport County (2-1) and Carlisle United (2-1).

Walsall:

Walsall recorded a 1-0 victory against Crewe Alexandra in their last league game, but ultimately, the triumph was to no avail in the grand scheme. The Saddlers had gone winless in 13 matches, suffering five defeats to Accrington Stanley (0-1), Barrow (2-0), Port Vale (2-3), Grimsby Town (1-3) and Swindon Town (0-1).

The Saddlers have also had a poor record away from home, with the victory against Crewe breaking an unwanted run of seven games on the road without a win. Mat Sadler’s side has averaged 1.52 points per game away from home this season.

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