Grimsby Town
- David Artell’s Grimsby Town are a well-drilled unit that have played with a compact but dynamic defensive structure in the early weeks of the season.
- They can be patient and build up their play, or switch into high octane vertical transitions, so they dictate the pace and use space rather than the ball.
- Town are on a bit of a rough streak and have lost their previous two home games, most recently against Colchester United (1-2) in League Two.
- Grimsby have had some problems defensively, but they have scored an impressive 14 goals in six home League Two fixtures and have the attacking power to hurt any team in the league, which makes the Grimsby Town vs Gillingham betting tips particularly interesting this week.
Gillingham
- Town will take some stopping this Saturday when they host Gareth Ainsworth’s high-pressing, direct and flexible Gills’ side at Blundell Park.
- The visitors have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their 6 away League Two assignments and look set to be competitive when they travel to Lincolnshire.
- The Grimsby Town vs Gillingham prediction this weekend will be influenced by the fact that their manager is currently unavailable for surgery.
- His assistant will be in charge for this one, so any ability to adapt in-game will be reduced.
- Armani Little, a midfielder, has 3 goals in 7 League Two appearances and is the best Gillingham scorer with a regular goal threat from midfield.
Head-to-Head
Gillingham have failed to win in their last 2 games at Grimsby in all competitions.
Key Players
- Jaze Kabia, who has 5 goals in 12 League Two matches, is their top scorer.
- Charles Vernam has 3 assists in their last 5 so he is the orchestrator.
- Armani Little, a midfielder for Gillingham, has 3 goals in 7 League Two appearances and is their main goal threat from midfield.
Betting Insights
- Grimsby are favorites at 2.0.
- Gillingham are 3.5 and the draw is 3.45.
- The Both Teams to Score market is worth considering at 1.75 as the Gills have let in eight in their six away League Two trips and Grimsby can punish mistakes - another angle to look at for those seeking Grimsby Town vs Gillingham betting tips.
Prediction
With Gillingham in their current state of flux and with recent mixed form, we’ll go with the hosts to edge it on Saturday.
