Our Grimsby vs Doncaster Prediction: 1-2
Grimsby vs Doncaster in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 7, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Grimsby vs Doncaster prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Grimsby's Last Match – Salford City vs Grimsby
Grimsby will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 England League 2 success over Salford City on October 4. In that match, Grimsby had 45% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salford City | 55% | 0 (4) | 1.33 | 77 |
 Grimsby | 45% | 0 (3) | 0.71 | 47 |
Doncaster's Last Match – Doncaster vs Burton Albion
Doncaster must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Burton Albion on October 4. In that match, Doncaster controlled 64% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 64% | 0 (3) | 2.63 | 48 |
 Burton Albion | 36% | 0 (3) | 0.87 | 46 |
Grimsby vs Doncaster Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Doncaster average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.