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Grimsby

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Tue 10 Nov 2026

Nottingham Forest U21

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Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21 prediction & analysis

71%
Footrivo pick

Grimsby to win

Strong pick · fair odds 1.40 · bookmaker 1.38

7/10Rating
1.38Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultGrimsby to win71% · @1.38
Double chanceGrimsby or draw89% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 2.5 goals70% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–010% · fair 9.70

Win chances

Grimsby71%fair 1.40 · @1.38
Draw18%fair 5.71 · @4.50
Nottingham Forest U2111%fair 8.87 · @6.00
3.40Expected goals
2.49Grimsby xG
0.91Nottingham Forest U21 xG
64%Both score
70%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
1–08%
3–18%
1–18%

From our goals model: Grimsby 2.5 – 0.9 Nottingham Forest U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Our analysis

Grimsby are clear favourites at home with a 71% chance of winning, against 11% for Nottingham Forest U21.

Grimsby have taken 8 points from their last 6 matches (2W 2D 2L), scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.7 per game. Nottingham Forest U21 have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 2.2 scored and 2.0 conceded.

We expect around 3.4 goals (2.5 for Grimsby, 0.9 for Nottingham Forest U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 2–0 (10%), 2–1 (9%), 3–0 (9%).

Our pick is Grimsby to win at a 71% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.38 is close to our fair price of 1.40.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultGrimsby to win71%1.401.38
Double chanceGrimsby or draw89%1.131.08
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score64%1.551.44
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals86%1.161.07
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals70%1.441.28
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals50%2.002.10 ▲
Half-time resultGrimsby ahead at half-time53%1.88–
Half-time / full-timeHT Grimsby / FT Grimsby48%2.06–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–010%9.70–

Form

Grimsby – last 6

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7 Nov@ Stafford Rangers2–2D
31 Octvs York5–2W
24 Oct@ Gillingham4–1W
20 Oct@ Rochdale2–2D
17 Octvs Northampton0–2L
10 Oct@ Port Vale0–1L
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Nottingham Forest U21 – last 6

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6 Novvs Leicester City U212–2D
3 Nov@ FC Halifax Town4–3W
30 Oct@ Luton Town U213–2W
24 Oct@ Reading U211–2L
20 Oct@ Wealdstone0–1L
16 Octvs Manchester United U213–2W
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Grimsby and Nottingham Forest U21.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?

Our pick is Grimsby to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.

Who will win Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?

On our numbers Grimsby have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Nottingham Forest U21 11%.

How many goals will there be in Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?

We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.

When is Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21?

Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Blundell Park.

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.