Forest Green travel to Walsall this weekend, with both sides looking two collect three much needed points. The two clubs have already met this season in the EFL Trophy, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.
Walsall
After 17 matches, Walsall are placed in 17th with 20 points. They score a respectable average of 1.41 goals per game, but they’ve conceded the seventh highest amount, 29 goals. Mat Sadler’s side have only suffered defeat twice this season in eight home matches.
The Saddlers last featured in League Two on the 11th of November, where they suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Harrogate. Walsall battered the visitors, registering 26 shots, but they were stung late on.
Forest Green
The Green have found it difficult this season, with the side sitting one place from the bottom on 14 points. 17 games have gone by for Forest Green, and they’ve only netted 20 goals, highlighting that attacking is an issue. They also boast the third-worst average for goals conceded per game, 1.88.
Last time out, Kyle McAllister scored a brace as the Green drew 2-2 at home against Grimsby. Both sides had plenty of chances throughout the end-to-end affair.
Verdict?
David Horseman will be disappointed that his side let a two-goal lead slip last week, but there are positives to underline. Walsall will view this game as a must-win.
The final prediction is Walsall 2-1 Forest Green.
