Grimsby vs Salford City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Sunday 10 May: Grimsby v Salford City in the League Two, played at Blundell Park. In the table, Grimsby are 6th, upper half, on 20 points after 14 matches; Salford City are 1st (leading the league) with 31.
Current form
Grimsby, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Cambridge United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Salford City, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Bromley, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Salford City, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.7 for Grimsby.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Mar 2026) it ended Grimsby 3–1 Salford City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Grimsby 1.5 xG, Salford City 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Grimsby 44%, draw 25%, Salford City 31%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Grimsby 1–1 Salford City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Grimsby44%fair 2.28 · @2.16
Draw25%fair 4.06 · @3.35
Salford City31%fair 3.18 · @3.20
2.86Expected goals
1.54Grimsby xG
1.32Salford City xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Grimsby 1.5 – 1.3 Salford City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Grimsby
Salford City
Attack vs League Two average
+25%
+29%
Goals conceded vs average
+5%
-12%
Our expected goals here
1.70
1.55
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Grimsby vs Salford City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Grimsby vs Salford City?
On our numbers Grimsby have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Salford City 31%.
How many goals will there be in Grimsby vs Salford City?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Grimsby vs Salford City?
Our predicted score is Grimsby 1–1 Salford City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Grimsby vs Salford City?
Grimsby vs Salford City (League Two) kicks off on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Blundell Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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