Sport Picks

Stadium Background

Grimsby vs Shrewsbury - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

England England

League Two Blundell Park, Cleethorpes
Our Tip

Match Events

19' Event
Lloyd G.
Assist: Boyle W.
26'
Berkoe K.
50'
Fletcher I.

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Grimsby and Shrewsbury finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Shrewsbury.

Win Probability Meter

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

34%
Grimsby
20%
Draws
46%
Shrewsbury
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Shrewsbury

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Grimsby come out ahead of Shrewsbury on wins alone.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Grimsby taking it.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Grimsby Clean Sheet 20%
Shrewsbury Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Grimsby Shrewsbury
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 12 10
Draws 9 6
Losses 8 14
Goals Scored 1.72 0.97
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.43
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 3, 2026 League Two
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury
1:2
Dec 29, 2025 League Two
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury
1:0
Dec 9, 2025 League Two
Shrewsbury vs Grimsby
1:1
Aug 12, 2025 EFL Cup
Grimsby vs Shrewsbury
3:1
Dec 15, 2015 FA Cup
Shrewsbury vs Grimsby
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Grimsby Compare

Top Goalscorer Cartwright F.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Shrewsbury Compare

Top Goalscorer Lloyd G.
1 Goals
Assists Leader McMahon-Brown K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Grimsby 36 / 100
Shrewsbury 33 / 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
Grimsby Shrewsbury

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Grimsby scored in 86% of their last 29 outings.

Shrewsbury let in goals in 73% of their last 30 matches.

H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Grimsby remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Grimsby VS Shrewsbury
1.63 Goals Scored 0.75
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Grimsby

(Home)
03 Oct
Grimsby
1 : 2
Shrewsbury
26 Sept
Newport
2 : 1
Grimsby
22 Sept
Notts County
2 : 1
Grimsby
19 Sept
Grimsby
2 : 0
Crawley Town
12 Sept
Grimsby
2 : 0
Bristol Rovers
Page 1 of 6

Shrewsbury

(Away)
03 Oct
Grimsby
1 : 2
Shrewsbury
26 Sept
Shrewsbury
2 : 2
Colchester
22 Sept
Tranmere
1 : 0
Shrewsbury
19 Sept
Crewe
1 : 1
Shrewsbury
12 Sept
Shrewsbury
2 : 0
Northampton
Page 1 of 6

League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 9 5 1 3 13:10 16
2 Barnet 7 4 3 0 17:10 15
3 Crewe 9 3 6 0 11:7 15
4 Cheltenham 9 4 3 2 16:14 15
5 Bristol Rovers 9 5 0 4 14:14 15
6 York City 8 4 2 2 16:10 14
7 Walsall 8 3 5 0 11:5 14
8 Chesterfield 9 4 2 3 15:12 14
9 Grimsby 9 3 4 2 13:10 13
10 Gillingham 9 3 4 2 11:9 13
11 Rochdale 9 4 1 4 10:11 13
12 Tranmere 9 2 5 2 12:12 11
13 Swindon 9 3 2 4 9:13 11
14 Shrewsbury 9 3 2 4 9:14 11
15 Newport 9 2 4 3 12:12 10
16 Accrington 9 2 4 3 13:14 10
17 Rotherham 9 2 4 3 11:12 10
18 Fleetwood Town 9 2 4 3 9:10 10
19 Colchester 8 2 4 2 10:12 10
20 Exeter 9 2 3 4 5:6 9
21 Oldham 8 2 1 5 9:13 7
22 Northampton 7 1 3 3 3:6 6
23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 3:9 5
24 Crawley Town 7 1 1 5 6:13 4
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)