League Two: Grimsby vs Port Vale – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 23 match between Grimsby and Port Vale and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Port Vale come to Blundell Park for the League Two match this coming Sunday, Grimsby will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Port Vale have claimed 37 points after 22 rounds, while Grimsby have amassed 34 points and are now ranked as number 8 in the League Two standings.

Team form: Grimsby vs Port Vale

Grimsby Form

Grimsby suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches, as they were run over by Crewe in a 0-2 defeat. Swindon also proved too hard to handle, as they won 3-1, before Grimsby were able to strike back last time out in a 2-1 win against Harrogate Town. Grimsby claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew zero and lost four, scored nine goals and conceded 13.

Port Vale Form

In their last three matches, Port Vale drew 0-0 with Bromley, drew 0-0 with Carlisle and lost 2-1 against Bradford. Port Vale claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads four goals conceded and four scored.

Betting stats for Grimsby and Port Vale

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Grimsby and Port Vale. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Grimsby vs Port Vale

Justin Obikwu has been great for Grimsby lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Port Vale are optimistic that Ronan Curtis doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Popular betting markets: Grimsby vs Port Vale

Full-time result

Grimsby won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Blundell Park. They drew one and lost seven as well, while Port Vale won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two. Grimsby have beaten Port Vale in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Grimsby scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Port Vale got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Port Vale managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Grimsby were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Grimsby have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Port Vale.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five 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 one of the last ten outings for Port Vale, who managed to score 0.6 times in those matches.