Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers Predictions
The best betting angle for this Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers fixture could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -156. We can see the two teams both finding the net.
Check out the complete Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
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Grimsby clash with Bristol Rovers at Blundell Park, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Saturday 12 September.
Grimsby Town played Cheltenham Town away in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.
Bristol Rovers made it four straight victories after a 1-0 home win over Rotherham United at Memorial Stadium.
H2H: Rovers 3-1 Victory in Previous Head-to-Head Meeting
It was Rovers who came out on top when they last played Grimsby. At Memorial Stadium, a 3-1 home win was recorded.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Grimsby |
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 19:16 | 17 |
| 15 |  Bristol Rovers |
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 16:20 | 16 |
Confirmed Lineups
Grimsby confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): David Harrington (GK), Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Geza David Turi, Sonny Finch, Kieran Green, Mark Shelton, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook.
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Young (GK), Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Ben Purrington, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, Bobby Kamwa, Fabrizio Cavegn.
Main Match Prediction
We’re more than happy to snap up the -156 when it comes to the teams finding the net in this League Two clash. The numbers suggest that the BTTS Yes outcome could deliver a return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of League Two stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are similar picks and they can be combined together on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Consider going down this route if you’re looking for slightly bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: both teams to find the net, Bristol Rovers with the +0.5 Asian Handicap accompanied by no more than two goals to be scored.
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Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers 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.
You can get betting odds of +135 for Grimsby Town winning this League Two clash and the bookies have Bristol Rovers available at +188. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +235.
If you fancy Grimsby to win, then the -104 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Rovers and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -156.
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Stats: Last 10 League Two matches only.
Grimsby have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Rovers have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Rovers overcame Grimsby 1-0 when the sides last met at Blundell Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.30 | 2.20 | 1.10 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Bristol Rovers Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Grimsby League Stats
Bristol Rovers League Stats
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 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 2.90 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Grimsby this season are Andy Cook (2), Cian Doyle (1), Harvey Rodgers (1)
- Top Assistors for Grimsby this season are Kieran Green (2), Charles Vernam (1), Geza David Turi (1)
Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News
Always review the Grimsby vs Rovers team news before locking in your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two along with the latest injury news.
Grimsby Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Grimsby Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Grimsby Substitutes
- 7Jamie Walker
- 8Cian Doyle
- 9Iwan Morgan
- 11Ryley Reynolds
- 26Edon Pruti
- 28Finlay Cartwright
- 41Sebastian Auton
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 8R. Russell-Denny
- 9Joe Quigley
- 11Jack Aitchison
- 17Ciaran Kelly
- 19Ellis Harrison
- 27Philip Sanyaolu
- 32Charlie Binns
Previous Grimsby Lineups
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
Grimsby Player Stats & Squad
Manager: David Artell
Bristol Rovers Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23:14 | 28 |
| 2 | Barnet | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 24:16 | 22 |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:22 | 21 |
| 4 | Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16:16 | 21 |
| 5 | York City | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 21:13 | 20 |
| 6 | Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 8 | Exeter | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10:7 | 19 |
| 9 | Accr. Stanley | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22:16 | 18 |
| 10 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:20 | 18 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 17 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 14 | Swindon | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13:16 | 16 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 16 | Newport | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16:16 | 15 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:22 | 15 |
| 18 | Fleetwood | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:17 | 14 |
| 19 | Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8:8 | 13 |
| 20 | Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:18 | 12 |
| 21 | Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11:16 | 12 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17:23 | 12 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12:21 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16:5 | 17 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 16 |
| 3 | Exeter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8:2 | 15 |
| 4 | Salford | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 15 |
| 5 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:9 | 12 |
| 7 | Accr. Stanley | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12:7 | 12 |
| 8 | Newport | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 9 | Crewe | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 10 | Walsall | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 11 | Swindon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 12 | Barnet | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:9 | 11 |
| 13 | Port Vale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4:1 | 11 |
| 14 | Oldham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 15 | Grimsby | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 16 | Shrewsbury | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 10 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 18 | Tranmere | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 20 | Colchester | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 9 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 22 | Northampton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13:15 | 8 |
| 24 | Crawley | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:12 | 2 |
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