Ace Football previews the League Two round 19 match between Grimsby and Sutton United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Grimsby and Sutton United will be desperate for points on Saturday, as both are very eager to escape their current disappointing position. The question is, whether either team has the guts to go all-out pursuing an important win, or a cautious draw is on the cards instead?
Placed 21th in the table Grimsby have amassed 18 points after 18 matches. On 12 points, Sutton United rank 24th with 18 matches played this season.
Team form: Grimsby vs Sutton United
Grimsby Form
Grimsby collected four points from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 1-0 against Doncaster. They retaliated in a 3-2 win against Morecambe, before drawing 2-2 with Forest Green. Grimsby claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two. They also drew zero and lost three, as they scored 11 and conceded 11 goals.
Sutton United Form
In their previous three outings, Sutton United won by 2-1 against AFC Fylde, drew 1-1 with Colchester, before also drawing 1-1 against Tranmere. Sutton United are winless in their last six away games in the League Two, in which they drew one and lost five. They conceded 19 goals while scoring seven themselves.
Betting stats for Grimsby and Sutton United
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Grimsby and Sutton United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Grimsby have conceded in the last 16 matches in a row
- In 11 of the last 13 matches Grimsby played, both teams scored
- Grimsby have scored in 20 of the last 22 home matches
- In 8 of the last 10 home matches Grimsby played, both teams scored
- In the last 3 Grimsby home matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Sutton United have conceded in 31 of the last 33 matches
- In 12 of the last 14 away matches Sutton United played, both teams scored
- In the last 8 matches in a row Sutton United played, both teams scored
- Sutton United have lost 11 of the last 13 away matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sutton United have not won 15 of the last 16 away matches
In-form players: Grimsby vs Sutton United
Harry Smith shows decent form right now for Sutton United, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Grimsby, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Donovan Wilson also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.
Popular betting markets: Grimsby vs Sutton United
Full-time result
Grimsby won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Blundell Park. They drew two and lost four as well, while Sutton United won one of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost eight. Sutton United conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Both teams to score
Grimsby scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Sutton United only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 6 consecutive Sutton United games. Sutton United should be able to score at least once on Saturday as Grimsby failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Sutton United managed two clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings.
Total goals
Grimsby scored an average of two goals in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened seven times. Over 2.5 goals came out as a winning bet in seven of the previous ten outings for Sutton United, who were on target an average of 1.4 times times per game. Amazingly, Grimsby failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches. Sutton United conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Recommended tip: Grimsby vs Sutton United
To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Grimsby vs Sutton United mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.