Football League Two returns with a banger of a match between Wimbledon and Walsall at Wembley Stadium. This promotion play-off will be played on 26 May, and it’s fair to say that both teams’ fans are eager for the referee’s opening whistle.
If you are wondering how this match might pan out, you should go over our Wimbledon vs Walsall betting tips.
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Wimbledon vs Walsall prediction: Walsall’s fans in tears
Key Stats
- Six of Wimbledon’s last eight games resulted in under 1.5 total goals scored.
- Wimbledon recorded three consecutive League Two victories.
- We saw under 1.5 goals in one of the last two games between the two teams.
Correct score prediction: Wimbledon 1-0 Walsall
Seeing as coach Johnnie Jackson’s players beat their last three rivals with a 1-0 score, we believe our chief Wimbledon vs Walsall prediction will succeed. The last time we saw a thrifty 1-0 Wimbledon win was on 12 February, 2019, so another such triumph is long overdue.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Close-call game at Wembley
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 37.2%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 29.0%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 33.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can see from the odds in our professional Wimbledon vs Walsall prediction, the expected winners are clearly the home side’s players. They have a 37.2% win probability, but the difference isn’t that great, as the symbolic visitors also stand a decent 33.8% shot at the three points.
Priced at 5/4 (2.25), it seems that under 1.5 total goals is also a popular choice. There’s a 44.4% chance that the two teams will score only one goal at Wembley this week.
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Most recent H2Hs: Wimbledon eager to get back at Walsall
England League 2 29/03/25
Walsall
AFC Wimbledon
England League 2 23/11/24
AFC Wimbledon
Walsall
England League 2 27/04/24
AFC Wimbledon
Walsall
England League 2 23/09/23
Walsall
AFC Wimbledon
England League 2 28/03/23
AFC Wimbledon
Walsall
Coach Jackson’s boys are out for blood, as they couldn’t beat Walsall in their last two attempts.
Wimbledon team news and form: Wimbledon need to step it up
The home side’s last five League Two games resulted in two losses, two draws, and only one win. On Monday, Jackson will not be able to rely on Sam Hutchinson. The 35-year-old veteran suffered a back injury and will have to support his team as a fan.
Predicted lineup: Goodman (GK), Harbottle, Lewis, Johnson, Neufville, Reeves, Tilley, Smith, Hippolyte, Stevens & Browne
England League 2 10/05/25
W
Notts County
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
England League 2 03/05/25
W
Grimsby
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
England League 2 26/04/25
L
Port Vale
2
AFC Wimbledon
0
England League 2 21/04/25
L
Gillingham
1
AFC Wimbledon
0
England League 2 18/04/25
D
Chesterfield
0
AFC Wimbledon
0
Walsall team news and form: Hall might miss it
Talented midfielder George Hall seems to have suffered a slight injury and will probably not be a starter for Walsall this week. It will be interesting to see who coach Mat Sadler will swap him with at the centre of the pitch.
Predicted lineup: Simkin (GK), Okagbue, Williams, Allen, Gordon, Stirk, Chang, Asiimwe, Jellis, Lakin & Matt
England League 2 11/05/25
W
Chesterfield
0
Walsall
2
England League 2 03/05/25
W
Crewe
0
Walsall
1
England League 2 26/04/25
L
Accrington Stanley
1
Walsall
0
England League 2 21/04/25
D
Newport County
0
Walsall
0
England League 2 18/04/25
D
Harrogate Town
2
Walsall
2
Player to watch: Albert Adomah
Albert Adomah was on the bench in the match against Chesterfield, and we doubt we will see his name among the starters at Wembley too. However, it’s fair to say that the 37-year-old player is still a valuable player for the visitors, as he is among the top scorers on the team.
Veteran player might be the difference
Adomah took part in nine League Two goals this season. He scored five goals and supplied teammates with four assists. He has the quality to challenge our Wimbledon vs Walsall predictions, as his experience is truly something remarkable.