Blundell Park will host a tense League Two playoff semi-final first leg as Grimsby Town take on Salford City, with both sides arriving in strong late-season form. As the Lions are not regarded as good travellers, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 home win. Grimsby finished the regular campaign with a 1-1 draw against Tranmere and remain unbeaten in seven of their last 10 matches, averaging an impressive 2.2 points per game in that span. The Mariners have also been prolific at home, winning 80% of their last five at Blundell Park while scoring 2.8 goals per game. Importantly, there are no fresh injury concerns, giving them stability heading into a crucial night.
Salford also ended the regular season with a goalless draw against Crawley, but their overall form remains solid with 2.0 points per game from their last 10 fixtures. However, injuries to Jay Bird and Michael Rose slightly weaken their attacking and defensive balance. Their away output drops significantly, scoring just 0.6 goals per game on the road, although their defensive structure has kept them competitive.
Given Grimsby's fine home form and attacking potential, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Grimsby to Win to Nil and Under 3.5 goals (playoff first legs often stay controlled).
This League 2 match will be played on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Grimsby vs Salford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Grimsby 1 - 0 Salford
Grimsby vs Salford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 650 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Haji Mnoga @ 110 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Grimsby 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Grimsby +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Grimsby to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Grimsby to Win/Grimsby to Win @ 260 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Grimsby - Yes @ 175 Odds
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View OfferGrimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwwlwwwd | 2.20 |
| Home | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Away | wlwwd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.80 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.80 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.66 | 1.87 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.13 | 0.99 | 1.26 |
Salford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwwldwwd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Away | wllwd | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.53 | 1.54 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.18 | 1.45 |
Grimsby vs Salford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Grimsby (50%)
12 Matches
Salford (33%)
Grimsby vs Salford Past Results
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