Our Grimsby vs Brentford Prediction: 1-2
Grimsby vs Brentford in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 28, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Grimsby vs Brentford 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 – Crewe vs Grimsby
Grimsby must win to recover from their recent 2-3 England League 2 defeat against Crewe on October 25 and regain momentum. In that match, Grimsby had 46% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe | 54% | 0 (5) | 1.08 | 49 |
 Grimsby | 46% | 0 (3) | 0.79 | 27 |
Brentford's Last Match – Brentford vs Liverpool
Brentford will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 England Premier League victory over Liverpool on October 25. In that match, Brentford saw 34% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brentford | 34% | 15 (8) | 2.21 | 55 |
 Liverpool | 66% | 10 (5) | 2.21 | 66 |
Grimsby vs Brentford Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Brentford average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Grimsby 18-15
Brentford 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
Grimsby to win: @8
Draw: @5
Brentford to win: @1.363