Notts County vs Grimsby Town Predictions

Notts County vs Grimsby Town Predictions for this League Two fixture. Notts County and Grimsby Town aim to climb the League Two table in their Thursday evening clash at Meadow Lane. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League Two | Aug 22, 2024 at 8pm UK at Meadow Lane Stadium

Notts County vs Grimsby Town Predictions

Can Notts County Break Their Winless Run in a High-Scoring Affair?

• Notts County average 14 shots per game, with 4.5 on target.
• Grimsby have won only once in their last 11 away games.
• Notts County average 9.5 corners per game, indicating a strong attacking presence.

Best Bet

Notts County are set to host Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane on Thursday evening in a League Two clash that promises to be intriguing. Both teams have had mixed starts to their campaigns, with neither side particularly convincing in their opening matches. With just one win between them after two games, Notts County and Grimsby Town find themselves in the lower half of the table, occupying 16th and 13th positions respectively. This fixture offers a crucial opportunity for both sides to kickstart their season and climb the standings.

Notts County securing a victory while both teams find the back of the net stands out as the best bet for this match. While neither side has set the world alight so far, there are several compelling reasons to back this outcome.

Firstly, Notts County, despite their winless start, have shown significant promise in their performances. Their comeback against Fleetwood, where they clawed back from 2-0 down to secure a draw, demonstrates a resilience that could be decisive against a Grimsby side that has been inconsistent on their travels. County have managed to score in both their league fixtures this season, even when falling behind, highlighting their attacking potential. Their average of 14 shots per game, with 4.5 on target, indicates a team capable of creating and capitalising on chances.

On the defensive front, however, County have been less convincing, conceding an average of one goal per game. This vulnerability, particularly at set-pieces and during transitions, could be exploited by Grimsby, who have scored three goals in their last two matches. Grimsby’s attacking unit, led by the likes of Jordan Davies, who has netted twice already this season, will fancy their chances of breaching the County defence. The Mariners have also shown they can score from various situations, including from outside the box, making them a threat.

Moreover, Grimsby have struggled away from home, with just one win in their last 11 away games. Despite this poor record, they have managed to find the net regularly, including scoring three times in their last away fixture. This makes it likely that they will score at Meadow Lane, but their defensive frailties, underscored by conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, suggest that they may not be able to keep out a determined Notts County side.

The blend of Notts County’s attacking intent and defensive lapses, coupled with Grimsby’s ability to score but struggle defensively away from home, makes a County win with both teams scoring a plausible and attractive bet.

Additional Prediction

A secondary prediction that aligns well with the nature of this fixture is the expectation of over 12 corners in the match. Both Notts County and Grimsby Town have demonstrated a propensity for attacking football, leading to a high number of corner kicks. Notts County, in particular, average an impressive 9.5 corners per game, reflecting their tendency to pressure opponents, especially at home.

Grimsby, while slightly less prolific in this regard, still manage to earn around 6 corners per game. The combined total from both teams’ performances so far suggests that exceeding 12 corners in this match is highly likely. The attacking nature of both sides, coupled with defensive vulnerabilities, could lead to numerous set-piece opportunities, making this a strong secondary prediction.

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