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 Luton
Bradford will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England League 1 win against Luton on August 16. In that match, Bradford recorded 39% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradford | 39% | 0 (6) | 1.98 | 47 |
Luton | 61% | 0 (3) | 0.42 | 61 |
Grimsby's Last Match – Grimsby vs Newport County
Determined to maintain their recent success, Grimsby must win following their 2-1 England League 2 victory against Newport County on August 16. In that match, Grimsby saw 63% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 63% | 0 (4) | 2.17 | 52 |
Newport County | 37% | 0 (2) | 1.06 | 27 |
Bradford vs Grimsby Stats
Key Stats
| Bradford | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.53 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bradford are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Grimsby average 2.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.