Blundell Park will be the centre of attention when Grimsby Town and Exeter City go head to head in the League Two opener, with both sides looking to put their EFL Cup disappointment behind them. The Mariners were beaten by Blackpool in midweek, but their recent numbers suggest they can cause plenty of problems in front of their home fans. Grimsby have won 50% of their last 10 matches, scoring an impressive 2.1 goals per game, while BTTS landed in 80% of those fixtures. Cameron Gardner remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from injury.
Exeter, meanwhile, were beaten 2-0 by Plymouth in their cup opener and head into this clash with just one win from their last 10 games. Their away record is particularly worrying, with no victories in six matches and only 0.83 goals scored per game. The summer arrivals Taylor Perry, Josh Gordon and Gwion Edwards will be expected to add some much-needed attacking quality. Exeter have dominated this fixture historically, winning six of the last 10 meetings, but their current form gives Grimsby reason for optimism.
Given the Mariners' 50% win rate and strong home attack, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Grimsby Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Grimsby's recent matches average 3.5 goals per game).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Grimsby vs Exeter prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Grimsby 2 - 1 Exeter
Grimsby vs Exeter Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 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: Over 2.5 Goals @ -112 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Andy Cook @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Andy Cook @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Grimsby -0.5 @ -118 Odds
- European Handicap: Exeter +2 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Grimsby to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Grimsby to Win/Grimsby to Win @ 200 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Grimsby - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferGrimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwwwdldl | 1.70 |
| Home | wwll | 1.50 |
| Away | wlwwdd | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.64 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.26 | 1.17 | 1.32 |
Exeter Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldlwdddll | 0.70 |
| Home | dwdl | 1.25 |
| Away | lllddl | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.75 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.25 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.17 | 1.54 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.81 | 1.83 | 1.80 |
Grimsby vs Exeter Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Grimsby (20%)
10 Matches
Exeter (60%)
Grimsby vs Exeter Past Results
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