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Grimsby are looking to do the double over Colchester when the two teams meet each other at the Blundell Park this weekend. The focus of this prediction and preview will be on the League Two game between the two teams.
Grimsby vs Colchester – Free Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions
Grimsby step into the encounter after having managed consecutive victories with the latest being a remarkable 3-0 success over Luton Town. Colchester are stepping into the match following the 1-1 draw with Barrow thanks to a late equaliser from Appiah.
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Draw
Colchester have been able to do quite well in the last few weeks and they have resisted a defeat in four out of the last five games. Apart from the loss to Gillingham, the performances from Colchester have been pretty good. Grimsby are coming on the back of consecutive victories with the latest being against a Championship team in the FA Cup. This big scalp is likely to give Grimsby plenty of confidence ahead of this match. This prediction expects a close contest.
Total goals under 2.5
The offensive performances of Grimsby have been outstanding in the last couple of weeks. The team has scored over 1.5 goals in three consecutive matches. This spells trouble for Colchester, who have not kept a clean sheet in the last six games. As a result, there have been over 2.5 goals in almost 50% of these games. This prediction, however, expects a narrow game in this match with Colchester fearing relegation.
Both teams to score – yes
There have been goals at both and is of the pitch in four out of the recent five matches for Colchester, as they continue to struggle with their defensive line up. There is unlikely to be any change in the game even though the hosts have done pretty well at the back with three clean sheets in the last five.
Grimsby vs Colchester Match Preview, Analysis, and Latest Team News
Grimsby
Even though Grimsby and Colchester are separated by just two points coming into the game, this prediction expects the home team to put up a very strong performance. They have five games in hand over Colchester and this could significantly elevate their league standings. If Grimsby are able to demonstrate the same level of performance shown in the wins over Crewe and Luton, they could even be looking at a play-off spot. Anthony Glennon is the only doubt for the game.
Colchester
This prediction is aware that Colchester are looking to avoid consecutive losses against Grimsby. The narrow loss suffered earlier in the campaign means that Colchester are sitting with a huge psychological pressure ahead of this fixture. There are no injury concerns for manager Matt Bloomfield.
Odds Comparison, Stats, and H2H Numbers for Grimsby vs Colchester
These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
24/10/23
England League 2 England
Grimsby
Colchester
2
3
17/09/22
England League 2 England
Colchester
Grimsby
0
1
13/03/21
England League 2 England
Grimsby
Colchester
0
0
05/12/20
England League 2 England
Colchester
Grimsby
2
1
11/02/20
England League 2 England
Colchester
Grimsby
2
3
Last Five - Grimsby
12/10/24
England League 2 England
Salford City
Grimsby
1
2
W
08/10/24
England EFL Trophy England
Lincoln City
Grimsby
2
1
L
05/10/24
England League 2 England
Doncaster
Grimsby
3
0
L
01/10/24
England League 2 England
Gillingham
Grimsby
0
1
W
28/09/24
England League 2 England
Carlisle
Grimsby
2
3
W
Last Five - Colchester
08/10/24
England EFL Trophy England
Leyton Orient
Colchester
1 (4)
1 (2)
L
05/10/24
England League 2 England
Carlisle
Colchester
0
0
D
01/10/24
England League 2 England
Port Vale
Colchester
1
1
D
28/09/24
England League 2 England
Walsall
Colchester
4
0
L
21/09/24
England League 2 England
Tranmere
Colchester
0
3
W
FAQs on Grimsby vs Colchester game
Where is the match going to take place? Blundell Park
When will this match start? February 11, 2023 at 15:00 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Grimsby
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