Grimsby vs Walsall Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Feb 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Grimsby vs Walsall

Grimsby clash with Walsall at Blundell Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 18 February.

We’re not convinced that Grimsby and Walsall score three or more goals between them. As a result, we’ll visit the Total Goals market and bet on Under 2.5 which is priced at odds of -127.

Grimsby Town were victorious when they last played in League Two, landing a 1-0 home success against Accrington Stanley at Blundell Park.

Three days ago, Grimsby were beaten 1-0 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup.

Walsall have been defeated in back-to-back League Two outings. In a recent home game at Poundland Bescot Stadium, the Saddlers were turned over 3-1 by Barnet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Grimsby have beaten Walsall 1-0 and 3-1 in their last two encounters, with both being away clashes played at Poundland Bescot Stadium. It’s been four Grimsby wins, three draws and three Walsall victories in the past 10 H2H matches.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Grimsby	46	22	12	12	74	50	24	74:50	78
13	Walsall	46	18	11	17	56	56	0	56:56	65

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Confirmed Lineups

Grimsby confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Jackson Smith (GK), Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Geza David Turi, Jamie Walker, Tyrell Sellars-Fleming, Andy Cook.

Walsall confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Myles Roberts (GK), Priestley Farquharson, Aden Flint, Kacper Lopata, Courtney Clarke, Brandon Comley, Charlie Lakin, Jid Okeke, Alexander Pattison, Jamie Jellis, Aaron Pressley.

Grimsby vs Walsall Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Grimsby vs Walsall picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

We’re delighted with the price of -127 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with these odds standing out for the League Two showdown. The sides might fall short on the goal front.

The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Grimsby vs Walsall league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Grimsby games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Grimsby games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Grimsby games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Walsall games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Walsall games on the road.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Grimsby 1 - 0 Walsall

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Grimsby. You can secure odds of +440 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Grimsby vs Walsall 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.

At betting odds of -109, the bookies make Grimsby Town probable winners and there’s a 52% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this League Two encounter. Walsall are the +285 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

You can choose Grimsby -0.5 or Walsall +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -115 and -123. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest League Two matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+220

2

+285

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+115

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-370

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-115

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-120

Stats: League Two matches only
Grimsby have recorded five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Walsall have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Walsall overcame Grimsby 4-1 when the sides last met at Blundell Park. The previous 4 H2H games at Blundell Park have seen Walsall win two times and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Grimsby Home Stats		5-2-3	2.20	1.30	0.90	4	6	3	7
Walsall Away Stats		4-3-3	2.40	1.30	1.10	3	7	4	6

• 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 vs Walsall Lineups & Team News

The latest Grimsby vs Walsall team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two and the newest injury information.

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