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Gillingham vs Grimsby

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League Two 2025/2026 Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham
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Match Events

42' Event
Cook A.
Assist: Green K.
45'
Amaluzor J.
45'
Little A.

AI Match Summary

Grimsby in this League Two 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Grimsby.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Gillingham
35%
Draws
29%
Grimsby
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Gillingham

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

36% / Low Confidence
  • Gillingham haven't matched Grimsby's recent run of results.
  • Gillingham are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Regular League Two 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Gillingham Clean Sheet 68%
Grimsby Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Gillingham Grimsby
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 9 14
Draws 6 9
Losses 13 5
Goals Scored 1.07 1.89
Goals Conceded 1.64 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 League Two
Gillingham vs Grimsby
1:4
Oct 18, 2025 League Two
Grimsby vs Gillingham
1:0
Jan 28, 2025 League Two
Grimsby vs Gillingham
1:1
Oct 1, 2024 League Two
Gillingham vs Grimsby
0:1
Mar 16, 2024 League Two
Gillingham vs Grimsby
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Gillingham Compare

Top Goalscorer McCleary G.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Grimsby Compare

Top Goalscorer Cook A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kabia J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Gillingham 68 / 100
Grimsby 18 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Gillingham Grimsby

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Gillingham Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Gillingham has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Attacking prowess: Gillingham scored in 64% of their last 28 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Grimsby let in goals in 57% of their last 28 matches.

Scoring Trends

Gillingham VS Grimsby
1.38 Goals Scored 1.5
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Gillingham

(Home)
19 Sept
Gillingham
3 : 0
Bristol Rovers
12 Sept
Gillingham
2 : 0
Tranmere
05 Sept
Rochdale
1 : 4
Gillingham
01 Sept
Chesterfield
1 : 1
Gillingham
29 Aug
Gillingham
1 : 1
Northampton
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Grimsby

(Away)
19 Sept
Grimsby
2 : 0
Crawley Town
12 Sept
Grimsby
2 : 0
Bristol Rovers
05 Sept
Cheltenham
2 : 2
Grimsby
01 Sept
Accrington
2 : 2
Grimsby
29 Aug
Grimsby
2 : 2
Fleetwood Town
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bromley 46 24 15 7 71:46 87
2 Milton Keynes Dons 46 24 14 8 86:45 86
3 Cambridge Utd 46 22 16 8 66:33 82
4 Salford 46 25 6 15 61:51 81
5 Notts County 46 24 8 14 74:52 80
6 Chesterfield 46 21 16 9 71:56 79
7 Grimsby 46 22 12 12 74:50 78
8 Barnet 46 21 13 12 70:53 76
9 Swindon 46 22 9 15 70:59 75
10 Oldham 46 18 14 14 60:44 68
11 Crewe 46 19 10 17 64:58 67
12 Colchester 46 18 12 16 62:49 66
13 Walsall 46 18 11 17 56:56 65
14 Bristol Rovers 46 19 5 22 56:65 62
15 Fleetwood Town 46 15 16 15 57:58 61
16 Accrington 46 14 11 21 47:58 53
17 Gillingham 46 13 14 19 53:72 53
18 Cheltenham 46 14 10 22 53:79 52
19 Shrewsbury 46 13 10 23 42:69 49
20 Newport 46 12 7 27 48:77 43
21 Tranmere 46 10 11 25 54:79 41
22 Crawley Town 46 8 16 22 44:68 40
23 Harrogate 46 10 9 27 39:68 39
24 Barrow 46 9 9 28 45:78 36
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