Our betting experts preview the FA Cup match between Grimsby and Luton and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The FA Cup fourth-round replay at Blundell Park on Tuesday sees home team Grimsby battling it out for the win against Luton.
The two sides played out a 2-2 draw in their first meeting on January 28. They will now play again at Blundell Park to decide who will visit Premier League club Southampton at St. Mary’s in the next round of the FA Cup.
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Grimsby Form
In their last three matches, Grimsby lost 5-0 against Swindon, and drew 2-2 against Luton, before winning 0-3 against Crewe. The Mariners put four wins on the board in their previous six FA Cup matches at Blundell Park. They drew twice while losing none, and scored 15 goals while conceding four.
Luton Form
Luton look well suited to take on any opponent with seven points to show off from three matches. They started off drawing 2-2 with Grimsby, before downing Cardiff first by 1-0, then Stoke in a 1-0 win. The Hatters managed a decent return of three wins in their last six FA Cup away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Grimsby vs Luton Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Grimsby and Luton. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Grimsby have conceded in 14 of the last 16 matches
- Grimsby have scored in 13 of the last 15 home matches
- In 5 of the last 6 Grimsby home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Grimsby matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Grimsby have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 22 of the last 24 Luton away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Luton have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
- In 12 of the last 14 Luton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 matches Luton played, both teams scored
- Luton have won the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Grimsby vs Luton Betting Tips
Full-time result
Grimsby claimed five wins in the previous 10 matches at home across all tournaments, as well as drawing two and losing three. Luton won six of their last 10 away games, as they also drew one and lost three of these matches. In their previous 5 outings, Luton remained undefeated.
Both teams to score
Grimsby scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Luton scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, Grimsby scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents were first on target in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Grimsby, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Luton, who scored 1.8 times on average in those matches.
Match predictions: Grimsby vs Luton
To sum up, the upcoming match between Grimsby and Luton seems to be a good betting opportunity.