Grimsby Town
- Grimsby Town are undefeated in five League Two matches, picking up three wins and two draws.
- Grimsby Town currently sit tenth in the League Two table with 48 points from 30 games, just one place and one point below Walsall FC in ninth.
- Grimsby have the best home defensive record in League Two, conceding just 0.87 goals per game at Blundell Park.
- Artell has built his tactical identity around Grimsby playing in a narrow, patient style that builds up through the centre of the park before moving the ball forward in the channels.
Walsall FC
- The visitors, on the other hand, are much more attack-minded as Mat Sadler prefers to overload the wings with his wing-backs and get on the front foot with a high-energy collective press.
- Walsall FC have lost their last two matches and are winless in their last two on the road, but they’ve won seven and conceded just 15 in their 15 away matches in the league this season.
Head-to-Head
- Grimsby Town have been undefeated in their last two home games (W1, D1) but haven't won either of their last two home clashes against Walsall.
- They edged the Saddlers 1-0 in the reverse fixture but failed to claim the win in either of the previous two home meetings.
Key Players
Jaze Kabia leads the way for Grimsby with nine goals from 30 appearances in the fourth tier and is responsible for three of the Mariners’ last six goals, while Daniel Kanu has 13 strikes from 26 League Two appearances for the visitors and has scored two of their last three.
Betting Insights
Grimsby will be the favorite for this clash according to the bookmakers, listed at 1.9 , while Walsall are available at 4.1 and a draw at 3.3 .
Prediction
With Walsall on a particularly poor run of form, I’m avoiding the odds-on bet for a home win and am opting instead for the Under 2.5 Goals market at 1.75 .
