Gillingham vs Grimsby prediction, probable lineups, odds and bet builder tips for this League Two clash. Find the best betting angles before kick-off.
Gillingham vs Grimsby Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Gillingham, Priestfield Stadium |
The Gillingham vs Grimsby betting odds tell an odd story in League Two, with the injury-hit visitors priced as 6/5 favourites with Betfair Sportsbook for Saturday's trip to Priestfield.
Gillingham sit seventh in the table and are unbeaten in their last five home league fixtures, yet Gareth Ainsworth's side arrive without a win in back-to-back league outings.
Grimsby are winless in seven and David Artell is juggling a defensive injury crisis, though the Mariners did at least stop a run of league defeats with a 2-2 draw at Rochdale.
The head-to-head explains the price. Grimsby are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Gillingham in all competitions, and that is a hoodoo the Gills badly need to shift.
Gillingham vs Grimsby Form
Gillingham followed a 3-1 defeat to Accrington Stanley with a home point against Port Vale on Tuesday night, so that is back-to-back league games without a win. Priestfield has been kind, though, and Ronan Hale is the spark: he has scored in 2 of his last 3 apps in League Two. Attacking down the wings is their main weapon.
Grimsby are winless in seven, and the latest one stung. They were heading for a win at newly promoted Rochdale before conceding in the 88th minute. The injury list has gutted the back line, so the burden falls on Andy Cook, the focal point of almost everything good they do going forward.
Gillingham vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Gillingham: Z. Obiero (Injured/out), W. Goodwin (Injured/out), K. Harris (Injured/out), L. Gordon (Injured/out), L. MacLorg (Injured/out), E. King (Injured/out), L. Sillah (Injured/out)
Grimsby: C. McJannet (Injured/out), J. Andrews (Injured/out), R. Staunton (Injured/out), M. Shelton (Injured/out), E. Pruti (Injured/out), J. Sweeney (Injured/out), C. Gardner (Injured/out), D. Tharme (Injured/out)
Gillingham
The Gillingham vs Grimsby lineups below are probable rather than confirmed. The hosts are without seven through injury, and the big worry is striker Lamin Sillah after a suspected broken hand. Robbie McKenzie missed midweek for personal reasons but should return, lining up alongside Armani Little in the engine room, with Tom Eaves leading the line.
Grimsby
Grimsby's list runs to eight, with Edon Pruti having undergone surgery after his leg break against Northampton. David Artell is weighing up free agents to ease a defensive crisis with five men out, but no changes are expected after the Rochdale draw, so Andy Cook leads the line again.
Gillingham vs Grimsby Predicted Lineup
Gillingham
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: O. Wright; J. Daley, O. Beckles, A. Smith; C. McManus, A. Little, R. McKenzie, N. Freeman; J. Brophy, R. Hale; T. Eaves
Grimsby
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Pym; J. Foulkes, M. Kacurri, H. Rodgers; C. Vernam, G. Turi, J. Walker, J. Amaluzor; K. Green, I. Morgan; A. Cook
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Gillingham vs Grimsby Key Stats & Match Facts
Gillingham have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Grimsby (League Two).
Grimsby have had 14+ shots in 3 out of 3 matches vs Gillingham (League Two).
Andy Cook has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 6 apps vs Gillingham (League Two).
Kieran Green has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 apps vs Gillingham (League Two).
Conor McManus has been carded in 3 of his last 3 apps (League Two).
Gillingham vs Grimsby Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Gillingham vs Grimsby prediction is an away win. Grimsby's form is grim, but they like the ball, they love a through pass and they are strong in the air, while defending set pieces is the Gills' weakest area. Gillingham will have their moments down the flanks, yet Grimsby carry more threat across the full afternoon, with Andy Cook the man to finish it.
Best Bets
Grimsby to win at Gillingham in the Win Market. Our numbers give Grimsby a 46% win probability, well clear of the hosts and the draw. Add a Gillingham injury list that runs to seven, and the visitors at this price are neither a short odds-on punt nor a wild longshot.
Andy Cook to score at any time, in the Anytime Goalscorer market. We rate Cook's scoring probability at 39.2%, which sits above the implied probability of the best price available. He is Grimsby's central striker, and a Cook goal fits neatly with an away win.
Gillingham vs Grimsby Bet Builder
Our Gillingham vs Grimsby bet builder tips take a contrarian line for a big price: Andy Cook to score, Gillingham to win and over 11.5 total corners.
Cook has scored in 4 of his last 6 apps vs Gillingham (League Two), so even in a home win he is the visiting player most likely to find the net.
Gillingham to win is the outsider leg. Grimsby have failed to win their last 5 matches in League Two, and if the Gills' home record holds, this is where the price comes from.
Over 11.5 total corners completes the build. It has landed in 5 of Grimsby's last 7 matches, and Gillingham's love of width and long balls should keep the flag kicks coming.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 45/1 and is as short as 30/1 elsewhere.
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Gillingham vs Grimsby Talking Points
Gareth Ainsworth has warned his squad not to take anything for granted, singling out Grimsby's physical threat and the mobility of Kieran Green in midfield, and he is right to worry. Grimsby win aerial duels and carry real menace from attacking set pieces, which is exactly where Gillingham are weakest. With Lamin Sillah sidelined, Tom Eaves is set to lead the line again after his first league start of the campaign against Port Vale, and the striker's message about doing the basics well feels apt for what could be a stubborn, messy afternoon. Grimsby may sit 17th, but Ainsworth wants Priestfield to be a fortress, and this is the kind of fixture that tests that claim properly.
Gillingham vs Grimsby Predictions FAQs
When is the Gillingham vs Grimsby English League Two game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Gillingham vs Grimsby being played?
Gillingham vs Grimsby is being played at Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham.
What competition is Gillingham vs Grimsby in?
Gillingham vs Grimsby is an English League Two match.
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