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Grimsby vs York Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
Oct 3112:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Grimsby 2-1 York
GrimsbyDrawYork
Over 2.5 goalsYes (65%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Grimsby host York at Blundell Park in League Two's 14th round, with both sides looking to consolidate mid-table positions. Grimsby sit 11th on 17 points, while York occupy 5th with 20 points—a three-point gap that reflects their contrasting recent trajectories. The hosts have drawn four of their last five league games, while York have mixed wins with inconsistency, losing to Cheltenham despite beating Swindon 4-0 just days earlier.
Team form
Grimsby
Grimsby's recent form reads as frustratingly flat. They won 2-0 at home against Bristol Rovers on 12 September but have drawn their previous four league outings: 2-2 away at Cheltenham, 2-2 away at Accrington, 2-2 at home to Fleetwood, and a goalless draw away at Walsall. Over these five games they have scored 8 goals but conceded 6, averaging 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per match. Their season average stands at 1.46 goals scored and 1.23 conceded. The pattern suggests a side capable of creating chances but struggling to convert dominance into wins—a concern against an opponent ranked higher in the table.
York
York have been more volatile. They crushed Swindon 4-0 at home on 12 September, then drew 1-1 away at Crewe before losing 2-3 away at Cheltenham. They recovered with a 2-1 home win over Exeter but drew 1-1 away at Rotherham. Over five games they have scored 10 goals and conceded 6, averaging 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per match. Their season average is 1.69 goals scored and 1.23 conceded. York's attack is more prolific than Grimsby's, but their away record shows vulnerability—they have won just once in their last two away outings and conceded in three of their last four matches.
Head-to-head
York hold a commanding head-to-head record. In their last four meetings, York have won three times: 2-1 at home in October 2011, 1-0 away in February 2012, 3-2 away in March 2012, and 2-1 at home in July 2024. Grimsby have not beaten York in this sequence. That historical edge, combined with York's superior league position and higher scoring rate, suggests the visitors carry psychological advantage despite being away from home.
Key factors
Grimsby's inability to convert possession into wins is the central concern. They held 52% possession in their last match but managed only 1.19 expected goals and 3 shots on target. York, by contrast, dominated with 67% possession, 3.08 expected goals, and 9 shots on target in their corresponding fixture. If that pattern repeats, Grimsby may again struggle to break down a more clinical opponent. York's away form is shakier than their home record, however, and Grimsby's defensive solidity—conceding just 1.23 per game on average—offers a platform. Both sides have conceded 6 goals in their last five matches, so a tight, low-scoring contest is plausible.
Prediction
The model rates this as a tight affair with a marginal edge to the home side. Grimsby's recent form at Blundell Park, where they won 2-0 against Bristol Rovers, combined with their defensive discipline, justifies a slight lean toward a home win. However, York's superior attacking output and unbeaten head-to-head record introduce genuine uncertainty. The expected-goals balance slightly favours Grimsby, but both teams are capable of scoring—both have conceded in three of their last four outings. A fairly open game is likely, with both sides finding the net more often than not.
This is a finely balanced encounter. Grimsby hold a slight edge as hosts, but York's quality and historical dominance in this fixture mean confidence in any outcome is limited. Expect a competitive match where set-piece efficiency and clinical finishing will likely decide the outcome. For bettors, both teams scoring offers reasonable value given recent patterns, and the game looks likely to produce goals.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
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| 1 |  Salford City | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 3 |  Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
| 5 |  York | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 |  Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 8 |  Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 10 |  Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 12 |  Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 |  Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 14 |  Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 15 |  Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 16 |  Newport County | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
| 17 |  Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 18 |  Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 19 |  Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 20 |  Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 21 |  Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
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