Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 05/09
The encounter between Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals
Why we predict over 1.5 Goals in the second half
Our recommended bet is Second Half – Over 1.5 Goals for the Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town fixture. We anticipate a more attacking second period, with both teams increasing tempo and risk. Substitutions and stretched defenses could lead to two or more goals after the break.
Key Betting Insights
Cheltenham Town
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Cheltenham Town's last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
4 matches against Cheltenham Town ended in a draw
2nd Half Over 1.5 Goals: 1/1
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Cheltenham Town Preview
Cheltenham Town has completed 3 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.33 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 5 goals (1.67 per game) and conceded 5 (1.67 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Cheltenham Town has played 58 matches, scoring 70 goals (1.21 per match) and conceding 99 (1.71 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Cheltenham Town
Goals Scored:73
Goals Conceded:101
Average Goals Scored:1.24
Average Goals Conceded:1.71
Wins:19
Goal Difference:-28
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Cheltenham Town
3 - 2
York City
W
29/08
Barnet
2 - 2
Cheltenham Town
D
22/08
Swindon Town
2 - 1
Cheltenham Town
L
15/08
Cheltenham Town
2 - 1
Rotherham United
W
08/08
Cheltenham Town
1 - 3
Charlton Athletic
L
Cheltenham Town to win the match: 5/2
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Grimsby Town Preview
Across 3 EFL League Two matches, Grimsby Town has posted 1 victories, 2 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1.67 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (1 per match) and conceded 2 (0.67 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Grimsby Town has earned 29 wins from 63 matches across all competitions, scoring 103 goals (1.63 per match) and conceding 79 (1.25 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Grimsby Town
Goals Scored:105
Goals Conceded:81
Average Goals Scored:1.64
Average Goals Conceded:1.27
Wins:29
Goal Difference:24
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Accrington Stanley
2 - 2
Grimsby Town
D
29/08
Grimsby Town
2 - 2
Fleetwood Town
D
22/08
Walsall
0 - 0
Grimsby Town
D
15/08
Grimsby Town
1 - 0
Exeter City
W
08/08
Grimsby Town
1 - 3
Blackpool
L
Grimsby Town to win the match: 10/11
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Statistical Insights for Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Cheltenham Town
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
L
W
L
1.4
Home
W
W
L
L
L
1.2
Away
D
L
L
W
L
0.8
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
D
W
L
1.2
Home
D
W
L
L
W
1.4
Away
D
D
D
D
W
1.4
Home Win
5/2
28.41%
Draw
9/4
30.3%
Favourite
Away Win
1/1
49.75%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Cheltenham Town
9
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cheltenham Town scored +50% more goals than Grimsby Town in the last 5 matches.
Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town goals scored count, last 5 matches
York City
3
Barnet
2
Swindon Town
1
Rotherham United
2
Charlton Athletic
1
2
Accrington Stanley
2
Fleetwood Town
0
Walsall
1
Exeter City
1
Blackpool
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Cheltenham Town
10
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cheltenham Town conceded +43% more goals than Grimsby Town in the last 5 matches.
Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches
York City
2
Barnet
2
Swindon Town
2
Rotherham United
1
Charlton Athletic
3
2
Accrington Stanley
2
Fleetwood Town
0
Walsall
0
Exeter City
3
Blackpool
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Key metrics
Corners
Cheltenham Town
20
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
41
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Grimsby Town received +105% more corners than Cheltenham Town in the last 5 matches.
Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town corners count, last 5 matches
York City
4
Barnet
4
Swindon Town
5
Rotherham United
5
Charlton Athletic
2
8
Accrington Stanley
7
Fleetwood Town
7
Walsall
6
Exeter City
13
Blackpool
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Key metrics
Cards
Cheltenham Town
9
last 5 matches
Grimsby Town
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cheltenham Town received +80% more cards than Grimsby Town in the last 5 matches.
Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town cards count, last 5 matches
York City
1
Barnet
3
Swindon Town
1
Rotherham United
3
Charlton Athletic
1
1
Accrington Stanley
2
Fleetwood Town
1
Walsall
1
Exeter City
0
Blackpool
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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