What is our Grimsby vs Northampton prediction?
Grimsby
1 - 0
Northampton
Our prediction for this match: Grimsby 1 - 0 Northampton
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Grimsby Town return to Blundell Park hoping to give fans some cheer after losing their last three matches, including a narrow defeat to Port Vale at the weekend. The Mariners struggled to create opportunities in that game, registering just 0.45 expected goals, and will need to show greater attacking intent here. On a positive note, there are no fresh injury concerns, while both Walker and Morgan are pushing for starting places after appearing from the bench. Grimsby have been considerably more reliable at home, conceding just 0.80 goals per game in the supplied sample.
Northampton Town are also short on confidence, having gone three matches without a victory as they battle to climb away from the relegation zone. Their attacking output has been a major concern, with the Cobblers scoring only 0.60 goals per game away from home. Defender Janoi Donacien is doubtful after picking up a knock against York City, potentially weakening a side already struggling to find consistency.
As Grimsby’s home advantage and stronger defensive numbers give them the edge in Saturday's clash, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Grimsby to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals (57% H2H).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00.
- League
- League 2
- Kick-off
- Sat 17 Oct 2026, 15:00UK time
Grimsby vs Northampton Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Grimsby 1-0 Northampton | 13/2 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/7 | |
| Draw No Bet: Grimsby | 3/10 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Grimsby / Grimsby | 7/4 | |
| Asian Handicap: Grimsby -0.5 | 3/4 | |
| European Handicap: Northampton +2 | 4/11 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Edward Sharp | 11/10 | |
| First Goalscorer: Edward Sharp | 15/4 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: No | 10/11 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals | 11/4 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals | 19/20 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 4/11 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Grimsby Clean Sheet: Yes | 6/4 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferGrimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddwwllldl | 1.00 |
| Home | dwwld | 1.60 |
| Away | ddlll | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.85 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.20 | 0.91 | 1.48 |
Northampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllddwllld | 0.70 |
| Home | dldwl | 1.00 |
| Away | ldlld | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.17 | 1.18 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.10 | 1.22 |
Grimsby vs Northampton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Grimsby (29%)
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