Bristol Rovers are under pressure after a 2-0 loss to Oldham, and they now face suspensions and injuries, with Jack Sparkes banned and Tom Lockyer doubtful. Therefore, we predict that they will grab only one point (1-1) from Saturday's match against Grimsby Town. The Pirates' home numbers show inconsistency—1.20 PPG, 40% win rate, and conceding 1.60 goals per home match. Despite producing a solid 1.46 xG at home, they’ve failed to score in 20% of those outings, and the recent run of three defeats in their last five highlights their fragile momentum.
Grimsby Town, on the other hand are one of the division’s most in-form away sides, collecting 2.50 PPG on the road with a 75% away win rate and 100% clean-sheet record. Their defensive structure has been exceptional, conceding 0.00 goals per away game, while experienced forward Andy Cook—fresh off a brace against Walsall—comes into this fixture in top confidence. Grimsby also post a strong 1.22 xG away, suggesting they create enough to trouble weakened Rovers.
As Grimsby have been in a better form than Bristol Rovers of late, Grimsby or Draw is our main betting tip for this League Two matchup, alongside Under 3.5 goals (H2H low-scoring trend), and Andy Cook to score anytime (excellent recent form).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bristol Rovers 1 - 1 Grimsby
Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -112 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bristol Rovers +0.5 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Bristol Rovers +1 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -175 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bristol Rovers to Win @ 120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Grimsby - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferBristol Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlll | 0.90 |
| Home | llwwl | 1.20 |
| Away | wllll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.60 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.29 | 1.34 | 1.24 |
Grimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwld | 2.10 |
| Home | wdwld | 1.83 |
| Away | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.67 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 1.17 | 0.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.85 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.21 | 1.45 |
Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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