Ashton Gate | EFL Cup 1st round | Thursday, August 6 | 7:45pm BST
Ahead of the opening EFL Cup 1st round game of the 2026-27 season, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Bristol City vs Walsall preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Bristol City Vs Walsall Preview
After Bristol City thrashed Newcastle 4-1 in their last game at Ashton Gate, supporters will be quietly confident of starting their 2026-27 season with a bang. However, their scores over pre-season haven’t been the finest for new boss Michael Skubala.
Nonetheless, results aren’t the be all and end all as far as Skubala is concerned. If a win can be secured here, it will give the 2025-26 title-winning Lincoln boss a great platform to build upon ahead of the EFL Championship opener against Millwall on August 15.
Although the Bristol City vs Walsall odds favour the Robins, the Saddlers know they have it in them to cause a minor upset. Especially if their hosts play a slightly weakened team with one eye being kept on the Lions.
Bristol City Vs Walsall H2H Record
Bristol City and Walsall have played each other 67 times in all competitions. The Robins have a total of 30 wins compared to the Saddlers 21. There has been 16 draws played out between the two sides. City have won six of the last seven and thrashed the West Midlanders 8-2 the last time they visited Ashton Gate during a League One clash in 2015.
Bristol City vs Walsall H2H record:
- Bristol City wins – 30
- Draws – 16
- Walsall wins – 21
Bristol City Vs Walsall Team News
After suffering a continuous injury bout last season, Bristol City have an almost fully-fit squad to choose from. The only exception is defender Luke McNally who will definitely miss out. Lorent Tolaj is in line to make his official debut but may do so from the bench.
As for Walsall, EFL legend Albert Adomah is primed to start alongside newbie Andy Dallas. Fellow summer acquisition James Connolly may have to settle for a place on the bench at Ashton Gate.
Bristol City Vs Walsall Predicted Lineups
Bristol City predicted lineup:
Collins; Tanner, Dickie, Eile, Pring; Randell, Bird; Twine, Greenwood, Horvat; Riis
Walsall predicted lineup:
Ward; Browne, Skura, Leak, Hancock; Pattison, Maher, Sprangler; Adomah, Pressley, Dallas
Bristol City Vs Walsall TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Bristol City vs Walsall is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports+ (kick-off 7:45pm). Live streaming is also available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Radio WM.
*A valid TV license is required to watch live in the UK
Bristol City Vs Walsall Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- The sides have played 67 times previous with Bristol City boasting the most wins.
- Bristol City stats – The Robins won the last H2H clash 8-2.
- Walsall stats – The Saddlers haven’t won in their last eight attempts against Michael Skubala’s side.
Top Betting Angles for Bristol City vs Walsall
- Over 3.5 goals (8/5)
- BTTS – Yes (17/20)
- Bristol City win and BTTS (2/1)
Bristol City Vs Walsall Prediction
Aiming to get off to a winning start under Michael Skubala, expect Bristol City to take the game to their visitors and secure a comfortable win into the second round. Even if they have a slightly rotated side ahead of the EFL Championship opener on August 15.
Prediction: Bristol City 3-1 Walsall (9/1)
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