Rochdale vs Grimsby previewed with probable lineups, prediction, bet builder tips and odds and betting angles for this League Two clash ahead of kick-off.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Crown Oil Arena |
Rochdale vs Grimsby betting odds make the visitors 6/5 (William Hill) favourites on Tuesday night, which takes some nerve given how their League Two campaign has unravelled.
Newly promoted Rochdale were unbeaten in five League Two games until Crewe beat them on Saturday. They sit 13th, a place and a point above their visitors.
Grimsby have lost four straight in League Two. The latest was a home defeat to Northampton, where an early Edon Pruti red card left them chasing the game.
History favours the hosts. Rochdale have won four of the previous meetings between the clubs, with no draws. Grimsby have won the other two.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Form
The Crewe defeat stung, with Jordan Gibson's brace doing the damage in a 3-2 loss. Ian Watson's side play with width and like to attack down the left, while Aden Flint has been a genuine threat from centre-back, scoring or assisting in 3 of his last 4 League Two outings.
Grimsby have been behind at both half-time and full-time in each of their last three League Two outings, which says plenty about how flat they have been. David Artell's side still carve teams open with through balls, and Charles Vernam remains their most persistent shooter, with Kieran Green driving things in the engine room.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Rochdale: J. Smith (Injured/out), W. Jenkins (Injured/out), C. Pettit (Injured/out), R. East (Injured/out), E. Ebanks-Landell (Injured/out), D. Moss (Injured/out), L. Maguire (Injured/out), B. Bilongo (Injured/out), D. Rodney (Injured/out)
Grimsby: J. Andrews (Injured/out), R. Staunton (Injured/out), D. Tharme (Injured/out), M. Shelton (Injured/out), E. Pruti (Suspended)
Rochdale
Rochdale confirmed fresh injuries to Jonny Smith and Devante Rodney, adding to an already crowded treatment room. Rotation is the theme of the Rochdale vs Grimsby lineups on the home side, with Ed Francis and Emmanuel Dieseruvwe both in line to come in, and both feature in the probable XI below.
Grimsby
Doug Tharme picked up an injury on his return to the side on Saturday. Edon Pruti is suspended after his red card against Northampton and suffered a leg break in the same incident, so he faces a lengthy spell out. The probable 4-1-4-1 has been Grimsby's only shape in recent outings.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Predicted Lineup
Rochdale
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) N. Ramming, C. Tasker, K. Wilson, A. Flint, T. Adebayo-Rowling, H. Gilmour, B. Adeeko, G. Middleton, K. Taylor, E. Francis, E. Dieseruvwe
Grimsby
Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) C. Pym, J. Foulkes, M. Kacurri, C. McJannet, H. Rodgers, G. Turi, C. Vernam, J. Walker, K. Green, J. Amaluzor, A. Cook
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Rochdale vs Grimsby Key Stats & Match Facts
Charles Vernam has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 6 appearances in League Two.
Charles Vernam has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 5 appearances in League Two.
Tobi Adebayo-Rowling has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances in League Two.
Grimsby have had 7+ corners in 7 of their last 10 matches in League Two.
Géza Turi has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 4 appearances in League Two.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Rochdale vs Grimsby prediction backs the visitors, losing run and all. Grimsby are given a 45.75% win probability, well clear of Rochdale, and their through-ball creation and set-piece threat line up nicely against a home defence that is weak at defending set pieces and struggles to stop opponents creating. Rochdale finish well enough to get on the scoresheet, so our call is an away win with goals at both ends.
Best Bets
Grimsby to win in the Win Market. They are the clear favourites for this one, away at Rochdale. Grimsby are backed at a 45.75% win probability, well clear of Rochdale's 29.33%, and are projected to outscore the hosts 1.57 goals to 1.21. Four straight defeats and a lengthy absentee list make this a measured call rather than a bold one, but everything still points their way.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Both teams scoring carries a 55.54% probability, with Rochdale projected for 1.21 goals and Grimsby for 1.57. A projected total of 2.78 goals backs that up, and it is the pick among our Rochdale vs Grimsby best bets that sits most neatly alongside an away win.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Bet Builder
Our Rochdale vs Grimsby bet builder tips combine three legs: a Grimsby win, Andy Cook to score anytime and both teams to score.
Grimsby to win. Their League Two run is ugly reading. Still, they carry a 46% win probability, and their through-ball game is the sharpest weapon on the pitch.
Andy Cook to score anytime. Cook is named in Grimsby's probable XI, and a side strong in the air and at attacking set pieces should give him service against a Rochdale back line that struggles in both.
Both teams to score. Rochdale are rated strong at finishing and at creating long-range shooting opportunities, so a goal for the hosts fits comfortably alongside an away win.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 19/4 and is as short as 9/2 elsewhere.
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Rochdale vs Grimsby Talking Points
Ian Watson praised his side's character after they fought back from 3-0 down at Crewe, but he wants the errors from their own corners cut out. That is a timely worry against a Grimsby side rated strong at attacking set pieces. For the visitors, midfielder Kieran Green has called on the squad to "get in the trenches and work our way out of it". Rochdale at 9/4 with Betfair Sportsbook will tempt those swayed by recent form, but Grimsby's creativity is why we side with the visitors in a messy, open fixture.
Rochdale vs Grimsby Predictions FAQs
When is the Rochdale vs Grimsby English League Two game?
The match is on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Rochdale vs Grimsby being played?
The match is being played at Crown Oil Arena.
What competition is Rochdale vs Grimsby in?
The match is part of English League Two in the 2026/2027 season.
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