Our Grimsby vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-2
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Grimsby vs Shrewsbury 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 – Harrogate Town vs Grimsby
Grimsby will look to build on their last result following a 3-3 England League 2 stalemate against Harrogate Town on August 9. In that match, Grimsby controlled 61% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Harrogate Town | 39% | 0 (4) | 1.21 | 37 |
 Grimsby | 61% | 0 (4) | 1.03 | 43 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Tranmere vs Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 England League 2 defeat at the hands of Tranmere on August 9. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 43% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tranmere | 57% | 8 (6) | 0.79 | 47 |
 Shrewsbury | 43% | 7 (2) | 0.37 | 22 |
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.96 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.5 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Grimsby 16-12
Shrewsbury 15-19
What are the odds for this match?
Grimsby to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.4
Shrewsbury to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05