Eastleigh vs Walsall Predictions

• Eastleigh have four wins and just one defeat in their last seven home games.
• Walsall are on a five-game winless run in normal time.
• Eastleigh have just one defeat in their last eight games across all competitions.

Eastleigh can pull off an upset

Sunday’s quartet of FA Cup games appear to have been selected for TV coverage because the broadcasters feel upsets are possible, and the standout candidate for a giant killing is perhaps League Two Walsall’s trip to Eastleigh.

The Saddlers have hit a bit of a rough patch with no wins in normal time in their last five games. Walsall do lead the way in the fourth tier, and promotion will be their focus this season after last year’s collapse. A run of just one point from their last three games will be a concern – and in-form Eastleigh may be able to stun the visitors who have started to wobble in the league.

The Spitfires sit mid-table in the National League and are in solid form with just one loss in their last eight games across all competitions. They’ve also won half of their eight home league games, losing just twice, and as big price underdogs they look worth backing against a ream going through a tough period.

A 2-1 home win is the correct score prediction, as clean sheets have been an issue for Eastleigh this season and Walsall are unlikely to go down without a real fight against lower ranked opponents.