Our Bradford vs Grimsby Prediction: 3-1
Bradford vs Grimsby in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Bradford vs Grimsby prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bradford's Last Match – Bradford vs AFC Wimbledon
Bradford will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 England League 1 win against AFC Wimbledon on August 30. In that match, Bradford recorded 46% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bradford | 46% | 0 (6) | 2 | 35 |
 AFC Wimbledon | 54% | 0 (4) | 0.78 | 43 |
Grimsby's Last Match – Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers
Grimsby must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 2 defeat against Bristol Rovers on August 30 and regain momentum. In that match, Grimsby saw 67% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grimsby | 67% | 0 (2) | 1.05 | 66 |
 Bristol Rovers | 33% | 0 (3) | 0.58 | 44 |
Bradford vs Grimsby Stats
Key Stats
| Bradford | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.53 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bradford are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Grimsby average 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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