- Cambridge United sit 3rd in League Two, W14, D6, L1
- Grimsby Town have won 9 of their 21 away games, conceding 26 goals in 21 away games
An early season rematch
Cambridge United and Grimsby Town have played twice in League Two this season, with the Mariners winning and drawing one each and the hosts failing to win in both games. According to our Cambridge United vs Grimsby Town prediction, Cambridge enter this Tuesday’s clash as favorites at 1.76, but Grimsby have an interesting price of 4.09 for the away win and 3.84 for the draw.
The hosts have had an up-and-down run of form in the last 5 games, with 1 win, 3 draws and a defeat, but they have a good home record and the draw at 3.84 seems a little short considering Cambridge have only lost one home game all season. However, the Cambridge United vs Grimsby Town preview highlights that Grimsby have won 3 of their last 5 games, an impressive run that includes an excellent 4-1 away win at Gillingham.
Midfield clash
Both Cambridge and Grimsby tend to play compact systems, with the home side usually setting up in a 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-2-1, which allows them to control the pace of the game with a double pivot, build-up through midfield before attacking in transition. Neil Harris manages Cambridge United and is a master tactician who seems to get the most out of his side by suffocating the ball in possession and pressing selectively.
David Artell’s Grimsby set up in a 4-1-4-1 that allows them to play with energy and numbers in midfield, while the single pivot screens the back four and allows the full backs to stay high and wide. Grimsby have been excellent on the road in recent times, winning 2 of their last 3 away games, but this could come down to which team dominates the midfield battle.
Who comes out on top?
Grimsby have scored 4 in their last away game and have the most prolific striker in the Grimsby squad in Jaze Kabia, who has 14 goals in 42 League Two games. Cambridge’s Ben Knight is their main attacking threat with 9 goals in 33 appearances, but James Gibbons has chipped in with 2 goals in Cambridge’s last 5, with the midfielder’s ability to push forward from deep areas adding a different dimension to the team.
In our Cambridge United vs Grimsby Town prediction, Cambridge are a strong bet to win on the night as they have only conceded 13 goals in 21 home games, but this game is a tough one to call, and the under 2.5 goals market at 1.77 looks a good bet, as both teams like to keep it tight and a tight game seems likely. For further insight, the Cambridge United vs Grimsby Town betting tips suggest focusing on a low-scoring affair given both teams' defensive solidity.
