League Two· Regular Season - 11· Blundell Park
Grimsby
Northampton17 Oct
Grimsby vs Northampton Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Grimsby to win
Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.95
Expected goals
1.8 - 0.9
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Grimsby +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | 1.02 |
| 1XGrimsby or Draw | 78% | 1.29 | 1.20 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | 1.28 |
| AH2 +1.5Northampton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | 1.30 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 52% | 1.91 | 1.76 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.95 | 1.83 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.05 | 1.90 |
| X2Northampton or Draw | 49% | 2.05 | 2.00 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 48% | 2.10 | 1.96 |
| AH1 -1.5Grimsby -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.03 | 2.97 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 30% | 3.32 | 3.05 |
| XDraw | 26% | 3.79 | 3.80 |
| 2Northampton to win | 22% | 4.47 | 4.20 |
| AH2 -1.5Northampton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 15.53 | 8.90 |
Grimsby vs Northampton odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.75 | 3.60 | 4.20 | - | - | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| 1xBet | 1.73 | 3.80 | 4.20 | 1.83 | 1.90 | 1.76 | 1.96 |
| Bet365 | 1.67 | 3.75 | 5.00 | 1.85 | 1.95 | 1.80 | 1.91 |
| Marathonbet | 1.71 | 3.80 | 4.20 | 1.83 | 1.90 | 1.76 | 1.93 |
| BetVictor | 1.73 | 3.70 | 4.60 | 1.79 | 1.88 | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| Pinnacle | 1.75 | 3.83 | 4.46 | 1.85 | 1.96 | - | - |
Grimsby vs Northampton preview & analysis
Match preview
Grimsby host Northampton in the League Two (Regular Season - 11) at Blundell Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Grimsby are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Port Vale 0-1 away. They're 11th in the table with 13 points from 10 games. Northampton are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 4 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 6. Most recently they drew with York 1-1 away. They're 23rd in the table with 7 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Grimsby have won 1, Northampton have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Grimsby favourites: Grimsby 51%, draw 26%, Northampton 22%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.8 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 52% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Grimsby have the stronger profile here and home advantage tips it further their way. Our pick is Grimsby to win at 1.75, which our model rates at a 51% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Grimsby 1-0 Northampton.
Recent form
Grimsby- 10 OctAPort Vale0-1
- 6 OctHBurton Albion0-0
- 3 OctHShrewsbury1-2
- 26 SeptANewport County1-2
- 22 SeptANotts County1-2
Northampton- 10 OctAYork1-1
- 6 OctACambridge United1-2
- 19 SeptHRotherham0-1
- 12 SeptAShrewsbury0-2
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 12 |  Newport County | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 13 |  Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 23 | Northampton | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
Grimsby vs Northampton: FAQ
What is the Grimsby vs Northampton prediction?
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Our tip is Grimsby to win at odds of 1.75. Our predicted score is Grimsby 1-0 Northampton.
Who is the favourite to win Grimsby vs Northampton?
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Grimsby are favourites. Our model gives Grimsby a 51% chance of winning, Northampton 22%, and the draw 26%.
Will both teams score in Grimsby vs Northampton?
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We rate both teams to score at 52%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Grimsby vs Northampton kick off?
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Grimsby vs Northampton kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Blundell Park, Grimsby.
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