Grimsby Town host Walsall aiming to bounce back after a narrow 1-0 FA Cup loss to Wolves. As Walsall suffered a dip in form, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-0 home win. The Mariners are without Gardner, Tharme, and Svanthorsson, but overall the Mariners have been in strong form, averaging 2.30 points per game this season and 2.17 PPG at home. Grimsby boast a solid defence, conceding just 0.83 goals at home with 50% clean sheets, while scoring 1.33 goals per home match. BTTS has occurred in only 33% of home games, highlighting their controlled, disciplined style. Their home expected goals of 1.80 suggests good attacking opportunities.
Walsall, on the other hand, have no fresh injury worries, and the likes of Clarke, Richards, and Comley may return after coming off the bench in a 3-1 loss to Barnet. The Saddlers struggle for form, earning only 0.60 points per game overall, with poor away returns (0.67 PPG) and a leaky defence, conceding 2.67 goals per away match. They have averaged 1.33 goals away, but expected goals of 1.09 points to limited quality chances.
Grimsby’s home solidity and Walsall’s struggles make the hosts clear favourites. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting option for this League Two encounter, alongside Grimsby to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals as the Mariners control games and Walsall's scoring is limited.
This League 2 match will be played on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Grimsby vs Walsall prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Grimsby 1 - 0 Walsall
Grimsby vs Walsall Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Grimsby -0.5 @ -115 Odds
- European Handicap: Walsall +2 @ -350 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 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Grimsby to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Grimsby to Win/Grimsby to Win @ 200 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Grimsby - Yes @ 125 Odds
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View OfferGrimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddwl | 2.30 |
| Home | wwdwl | 2.17 |
| Away | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 2.17 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.83 | 0.00 |
| BTTS | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.57 | 1.80 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.16 | 1.45 |
Walsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddll | 0.60 |
| Home | lddl | 0.50 |
| Away | llwdl | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 1.75 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.25 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.82 | 1.81 | 1.82 |
Grimsby vs Walsall Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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