- Grimsby Town have won two and lost three of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Gillingham have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five fixtures.
- Grimsby have won two, drawn two and lost one of their previous five meetings with Gillingham in all competitions.
Tactical clash in store
This Grimsby Town vs Gillingham prediction examines Grimsby Town's recent struggles at home, having lost their two most recent games, most notably falling 1-2 to Colchester United. However, Gillingham have failed to win on their two previous trips to the Blundell Park venue and we think the Mariners may have the edge on Saturday.
David Artell is a progressive coach who makes good use of statistics to inform his decisions and he is happy to play with a compact block or play a more expansive style depending on the situation. Grimsby have scored 14 goals in six home League Two matches, which shows that they are capable of tearing sides apart on their own patch, but they have also conceded an alarming amount of goals at the other end and lost two home league games in a row.
Our Grimsby Town vs Gillingham preview notes that Gillingham are flying in third place on 22 points from 12 games, one point more than Grimsby in fifth. Gareth Ainsworth’s men play a high-tempo game, with plenty of pressing and direct play, and they can change formation quickly to match the opponent’s style. The Gills are often looking to overload the wide areas and force quick turnovers, which should make for an intriguing midfield battle with Grimsby Town this weekend.
Mariners can make home advantage count
According to the latest Grimsby Town vs Gillingham prediction, the bookmakers have set Grimsby as slight favorites at 2.0, which looks about right for this game, with Gillingham available at 3.5 and the draw at 3.45. We’ll take Grimsby to come through as they have more of a home record to rely on, albeit a patchy one with three wins, one draw and two defeats.
Gillingham have been rock solid on the road this season, losing only once in League Two, but Ainsworth will be unavailable for this fixture because he is undergoing surgery. His assistant will take charge and it will be interesting to see if the visitors are as adaptable in the game if they fall behind.
When it comes to Grimsby Town vs Gillingham betting tips, Jaze Kabia is Grimsby’s top scorer with five goals in 12 League Two appearances and Charles Vernam has provided three assists in their last five games. Vernam is the orchestrator of Grimsby’s attacking play and Ainsworth’s absence could be a factor. Grimsby have found the net 14 times in their six home League Two games, while Gillingham have conceded eight in six away League Two games and may struggle to break down this disciplined Grimsby defense.
Grimsby can edge it
Both teams have been conceding plenty of late so the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market at 1.75 looks quite attractive, but we’ll side with the home side in this one on the double chance market. This should be a tough and tense matchup with both sides able to hurt the other on their day, but our Grimsby Town vs Gillingham prediction is that Grimsby’s home form gives them a bit of an edge.
A 1-1 draw in the League Two clash at Grimsby in February seems to back up the idea that these two are quite closely matched and could easily split the points again here. Gillingham’s number 10 Armani Little is an interesting goal threat from midfield with three in seven League Two outings this term, but Grimsby’s extra firepower in the attacking third should just tip this one in the hosts’ direction.
