Grimsby vs Blackpool Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Grimsby vs Blackpool Predictions
Blackpool look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Grimsby. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -200 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.
Scroll down to view our Grimsby vs Blackpool betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Grimsby vs Blackpool Preview
League Two side Grimsby host League One club Blackpool at Blundell Park in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Grimsby Town played Salford City away in their last game. It was a 2-2 League Two extra-time draw (1-2 after 90 mins) at Peninsula Stadium.
Blackpool won their previous game 1-0. This was a League One away victory at Select Car Leasing Stadium against Reading.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Grimsby |
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11:6 | 13 |
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Blackpool |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13:13 | 8 |
Confirmed Lineups
Grimsby confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym (GK), Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Geza David Turi, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook.
Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Jordan Williams, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, Ilmari Niskanen, Josh Bowler, Jordan Brown, Hayden Coulson, Karoy Anderson, CJ Hamilton, Niall Ennis.
Main Match Prediction
We’re taking Blackpool on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this EFL Cup encounter, with this wager looking like value at -200.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the EFL Cup form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 66.7% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 70-75%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Blackpool
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +430 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: Blackpool to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap, BTTS Yes as well as two or less goals to be registered.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Grimsby vs Blackpool Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Grimsby Town are +143 for a EFL Cup victory, while Blackpool are +170. The draw is trading at +230 should you think the game will end all square.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Grimsby are -133 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Blackpool being priced up at -108 with the same money back guarantee.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -152.
The best football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to EFL Cup games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Grimsby Stats
Blackpool Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Grimsby vs Blackpool Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Grimsby vs Blackpool before you bet. Get the latest predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups and injury news right here.
Grimsby Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Grimsby Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Grimsby Substitutes
- 6Sam Lavelle
- 8Cian Doyle
- 9Iwan Morgan
- 12Joe Foulkes
- 18Kristian Catchpole
- 19Josh Andrews
- 23Henry Brown
- 35Elliot Smith
- 41Sebastian Auton
Blackpool Substitutes
- 2Andy Lyons
- 7Leighton Clarkson
- 8Albie Morgan
- 10George Honeyman
- 27Kylian Kouassi
- 40Theo Upton
- 41Billy Whaite
- 43Charlie Brier
- 46Ollie Hunter
Previous Grimsby Lineups
Previous Blackpool Lineups
Grimsby Player Stats & Squad
Manager: David Artell
Blackpool Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 2 | Walsall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 7 | York City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Crewe | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Salford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Swindon | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Oldham | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 19 | Newport | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 20 | Exeter | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swindon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 10 | Cheltenham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 12 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 13 | Exeter | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 21 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
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