Gillingham
- The hosts have been in mixed form across their last five in all competitions (W2, D1, L2), beating Brighton & Hove Albion Under 21 4-3 at home in the EFL Trophy before suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Accrington Stanley in League Two 2026/2027.
- Their home form is a little steadier, with one win and one draw from their last two at MEMS, but they've failed to beat Grimsby in their last three home matches, so the visitors have certainly had Gillingham's number in this matchup.
- Since then, there have been a few changes at both clubs, with Ainsworth taking charge of the Gills on 25th March 2025.
Grimsby Town
- The Mariners have been in awful form of late, losing all of their last five matches in all competitions, starting with a 0-0 draw with Burton Albion that was followed by a penalty shootout defeat in the EFL Trophy.
- Grimsby have failed to win any of their five away League Two 2026/2027 games so far (D3, L2).
- Artell was appointed by Grimsby Town on 27th November 2023.
Head-to-Head
- Gillingham have failed to win in any of their last 3 home matches against Grimsby Town.
- Grimsby Town have won two and drawn three of the last five head-to-head meetings, avoiding defeat in each.
- These teams met in this division six months ago in League Two 2025/2026 and Grimsby won 4-1 away from home, a result that put Gillingham on notice.
Key Players
- James Brophy is the main threat for the Gills, leading their scoring charts in League Two 2026/2027 with three goals in eight matches.
- Kieran Green has three in eight for the away side and has the knack of being in the right spot when the ball arrives in the box.
- Both players are central to how their teams will try to unlock a tight game at MEMS Priestfield.
Betting Insights
- The odds on offer here make David Artell's Grimsby Town 2.18 favourites to beat Gareth Ainsworth's Gillingham 3.15, with a 3.4 draw at MEMS Priestfield, England.
- Under 2.5 goals is a smart alternative bet at 1.83, however, as this will almost certainly be a tactical battle.
Prediction
- A close game is expected given the different styles and recent form of both sides.
- If they can keep the ball, they can blunt the hosts' counterattack and if the Gills win the second balls, the game will likely go their way.
- There isn't much between these two sides but we'll take the odds on Grimsby to edge this one as the better bet, even if only just.
