Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town Predictions

Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town predictions for this clash in the  EFL Cup. Grimsby Town host Shrewsbury Town at Blundell Park on Tuesday in an all-League Two EFL Cup first-round clash. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

 EFL Cup | Aug 12 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Blundell Park

Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town Predictions

Will Grimsby’s Flying Start Sink Shrewsbury’s Struggling Ship?

• Grimsby are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, winning five of those, but have kept only two clean sheets in that run.
• Shrewsbury have conceded 11 goals in their last four matches, including a 4-0 defeat last weekend that extended their winless streak to four.
• The Mariners have scored three or more goals in four of their last six games, showing their attacking threat is well ahead of their defensive stability.

Best Bet for Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town

Blundell Park is ready for a proper cup night — the kind where one team rides into it full of swagger, and the other arrives hoping that this is where their season finally wakes up. Grimsby Town have made a bright start to life in 2025-26, sitting fifth in League Two and already showing they can score goals for fun. That thrilling 3-3 comeback at Harrogate wasn’t just entertainment; it was proof they’ve got character as well as quality.

Shrewsbury Town, on the other hand, have barely got out of first gear. Relegation from League One has left them flat, and their new season hasn’t sparked into life yet — one draw, one heavy defeat, and no goals scored. That 4-0 collapse at Tranmere last time out will have stung badly, and the absence of suspended defender William Boyle doesn’t help their case.

It’s a meeting of two sides heading in different emotional directions: Grimsby on the up and buzzing at home, Shrewsbury desperate to change the mood. But the EFL Cup has a funny way of making even the form book nervous.

Best Bet for This Match: Grimsby Town to Win and Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You.com, we believe in keeping things simple. One match, one tip — the one we believe gives the best value and the strongest case based on real evidence. For this tie, our standout selection is Grimsby to win and both teams to score.

Why not just the home win? Because while Grimsby are unbeaten in six competitive games, they’ve kept only two clean sheets in that time. Their attack is sharp — Jaze Kabia, Harvey Rodgers and the midfield supply line are giving defenders headaches — but they still leave the back door open.

Shrewsbury have been wasteful so far, but with John Marquis and Anthony Scully up front, they’ve got enough experience to exploit any slack moments. Their away record before this poor start wasn’t bad either, so a goal for the visitors isn’t far-fetched.

The key difference is momentum. Grimsby are finding ways to win, or at least avoid defeat, while Shrewsbury are still figuring themselves out. The Mariners’ home confidence should push them over the line, but I’d be surprised if it’s without a scare.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn puts it:

“Grimsby have the belief and the firepower, but their defence still gives you those heart-in-mouth moments. That’s why a home win with both teams scoring makes perfect sense.”

I’m leaning towards a 2-1 home win — plenty of effort from the visitors, but just not enough to derail a Grimsby side that’s in a better place mentally and tactically.

Likely correct score prediction: Grimsby Town 2-1 Shrewsbury Town — home momentum and attacking sharpness to make the difference, but with the visitors likely to find a goal.

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