League Two · England · Whaddon RoadCheltenham vs Grimsby prediction & analysis
Grimsby to win
Fair pick · fair odds 1.76 · bookmaker 1.95 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Cheltenham 1.1 – 1.9 Grimsby expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Grimsby shade it despite being away from home – 57% to win, against 24% for Cheltenham.
Cheltenham have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (2W 1D 3L), scoring 1.5 and conceding 2.0 per game. Grimsby have 9 points from their last 6 (2W 3D 1L), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
We expect around 3.0 goals (1.1 for Cheltenham, 1.9 for Grimsby). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–1 (10%), 1–2 (10%), 0–1 (9%).
Our pick is Grimsby to win at a 57% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.95 is better than our fair price of 1.76, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Grimsby to win ✗ | 57% | 1.76 | 1.95 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 81% | 1.24 | 1.29 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 58% | 1.73 | 1.67 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 80% | 1.25 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 58% | 1.73 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 65% | 1.55 | – |
| Half-time result | Grimsby ahead at half-time ✗ | 41% | 2.44 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Grimsby / FT Grimsby ✗ | 34% | 2.90 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 10% | 10.14 | – |
Form
Cheltenham – last 6
| 1 Sep | vs York | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | @ Barnet | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | @ Swindon Town | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | vs Rotherham | 2–1 | W |
| 8 Aug | vs Charlton | 1–3 | L |
| 1 Aug | vs Milton Keynes Dons | 0–2 | L |
Grimsby – last 6
| 1 Sep | @ Accrington ST | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Aug | vs Fleetwood Town | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | @ Walsall | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | vs Exeter City | 1–0 | W |
| 8 Aug | vs Blackpool | 1–3 | L |
| 4 Aug | vs Grimsby Borough | 3–2 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cheltenham and Grimsby.
League Two table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | +10 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | +10 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | +9 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 0 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | -2 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | +6 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | +3 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | +1 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | +6 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | +3 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | +2 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | +2 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | -2 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | +3 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | -5 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | -6 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | -4 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | -4 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | -9 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | -1 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | -7 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | -7 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | -8 | 9 |
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League hubFrequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Cheltenham vs Grimsby?
Our pick is Grimsby to win with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Cheltenham vs Grimsby?
On our numbers Cheltenham have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Grimsby 57%.
How many goals will there be in Cheltenham vs Grimsby?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
When is Cheltenham vs Grimsby?
Cheltenham vs Grimsby (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Whaddon Road.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.