Our Gillingham vs Grimsby Prediction: 1-2
Gillingham vs Grimsby in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Gillingham 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
Gillingham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Gillingham
Gillingham will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England League 2 defeat against Cheltenham on April 14. In that match, Gillingham controlled 45% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham | 55% | 0 (3) | 0.38 | 30 |
 Gillingham | 45% | 0 (6) | 1.05 | 52 |
Grimsby's Last Match – Chesterfield vs Grimsby
After suffering a 1-2 England League 2 loss to Chesterfield, Grimsby must win to get back on track. In that match, Grimsby recorded 42% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chesterfield | 58% | 0 (3) | 1.52 | 57 |
 Grimsby | 42% | 0 (2) | 1.53 | 35 |
Gillingham vs Grimsby Stats
Key Stats
| Gillingham | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.79 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gillingham are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Grimsby average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Gillingham 8-21
Grimsby 18-10
What are the odds for this match?
Gillingham to win: @3.75
Draw: @3.4
Grimsby to win: @1.833
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825