League Two: Bradford vs Grimsby – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 25 match between Bradford and Grimsby and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Bradford and Grimsby are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the League Two. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe this coming Saturday.

Team form: Bradford vs Grimsby

Bradford Form

In their last three matches, Bradford won 2-1 and 2-1 against first Port Vale then Chesterfield, before drawing 2-2 against Barrow. Bradford claimed four wins in their last six League Two matches at the The University of Bradford Stadium. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded six and scored nine goals.

Grimsby Form

Grimsby won twice in their last three matches as Harrogate Town were defeated by 2-1, before they beat Port Vale 3-0. Accrington proved too strong, though, and a 3-2 defeat followed. Grimsby won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding six.

Betting stats for Bradford and Grimsby

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Bradford and Grimsby. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Bradford vs Grimsby

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Bradford, Andy Cook has been good for them over the course of the season with 12 goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Grimsby, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator this coming Saturday, depending on your betting strategy.

Betting markets: Bradford vs Grimsby

Full-time result

Bradford won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The University of Bradford Stadium. They drew two and lost two as well, while Grimsby won six of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost three. Bradford have not lost to Grimsby in 9 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Bradford scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Grimsby scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Grimsby should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Bradford only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Grimsby claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Bradford have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Grimsby.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Bradford’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Grimsby, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.8 times goals per game. Grimsby’s last 4 matches had more than three goals.