Our Grimsby vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
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 – Swindon vs Grimsby
Grimsby will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England League 2 draw against Swindon on November 22. In that match, Grimsby recorded 58% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swindon | 42% | 0 (5) | 1.18 | 54 |
 Grimsby | 58% | 0 (5) | 2.49 | 61 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 England League 2 defeat against Fleetwood Town on November 22. In that match, Shrewsbury saw 55% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fleetwood Town | 45% | 0 (6) | 1.05 | 28 |
 Shrewsbury | 55% | 0 (3) | 0.57 | 31 |
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 1.64 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.