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 – Accrington Stanley vs Grimsby
Grimsby must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England League 2 draw against Accrington Stanley on August 23. In that match, Grimsby recorded 58% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Accrington Stanley | 42% | 0 (5) | 0.77 | 50 |
Grimsby | 58% | 0 (3) | 3.03 | 47 |
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge Utd
Bristol Rovers will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England League 2 victory over Cambridge Utd on August 23. In that match, Bristol Rovers recorded 45% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers | 45% | 5 (3) | 0.68 | 59 |
Cambridge Utd | 55% | 3 (0) | 0.75 | 59 |
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 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Bristol Rovers average 0.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.