Our Grimsby vs Gillingham Prediction: 1-1
Grimsby vs Gillingham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Grimsby vs Gillingham 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 Colchester
Grimsby must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England League 2 defeat against Colchester on October 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Grimsby saw 56% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grimsby | 56% | 3 (2) | 0.64 | 62 |
 Colchester | 44% | 9 (5) | 1.94 | 40 |
Gillingham's Last Match – Gillingham vs Cheltenham
Gillingham should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England League 2 draw against Cheltenham on October 11. In that match, Gillingham recorded 53% possession, firing 22 shots at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gillingham | 53% | 22 (9) | 2.43 | 100 |
 Cheltenham | 47% | 6 (1) | 0.85 | 23 |
Grimsby vs Gillingham Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Gillingham average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.