Our Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers Prediction: 1-2
Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers 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
Grimsby's Last Match – Grimsby vs Man Utd
Grimsby must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 England EFL Cup draw against Man Utd on August 27. In that match, Grimsby recorded 30% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 30% | 0 (4) | 1.61 | 41 |
Man Utd | 70% | 0 (9) | 2.87 | 79 |
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Bristol Rovers vs Tottenham U21
Bristol Rovers will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 4-4 England EFL Trophy draw with Tottenham U21 on August 26. In that match, Bristol Rovers recorded 43% possession and 13 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers | 43% | 0 (13) | 2.37 | 58 |
Tottenham U21 | 57% | 0 (12) | 2.22 | 41 |
Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Bristol Rovers average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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