Our Grimsby vs Man Utd Prediction: 1-2
Grimsby vs Man Utd in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 27, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Grimsby vs Man Utd 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 will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 2 share of the spoils with Accrington Stanley on August 23. In that match, Grimsby had 58% possession and 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 |
Man Utd's Last Match – Fulham vs Man Utd
Determined to get back to winning ways, Man Utd must win after their 1-1 England Premier League draw against Fulham on August 24. In that match, Man Utd saw 48% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fulham | 52% | 6 (4) | 1.82 | 62 |
 Man Utd | 48% | 7 (3) | 1.62 | 45 |
Grimsby vs Man Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Man Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.78 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Man Utd average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Grimsby 20-12
Man Utd 15-9
What are the odds for this match?
Grimsby to win: @13
Draw: @8.5
Man Utd to win: @1.142