Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultGrimsby to win ✗41% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.67
Grimsby vs Burton Albion: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Tuesday 6 October: Grimsby v Burton Albion in the EFL Trophy, played at Blundell Park. In the table, Grimsby are 3rd on 3 points after 3 matches; Burton Albion are 3rd with 3. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Grimsby, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Shrewsbury, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Burton Albion, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Huddersfield, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Grimsby 1.5 xG, Burton Albion 1.5 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 64%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Grimsby 41%, draw 22%, Burton Albion 38%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (64%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Grimsby 1–1 Burton Albion. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Grimsby41%fair 2.47 · @2.30
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @3.25
Burton Albion38%fair 2.64 · @2.62
3.00Expected goals
1.53Grimsby xG
1.47Burton Albion xG
64%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Grimsby 1.5 – 1.5 Burton Albion expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Grimsby to win✗
41%
2.47
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.56
1.44
Draw no bet
Grimsby (draw no bet)
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Burton Albion +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.23
–
First team to score
Grimsby to score first✗
48%
2.06
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.52
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Grimsby / FT Grimsby✗
23%
4.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.67
–
Recent results
Grimsby – last 6
LLLWWD
3 Oct
vs Shrewsbury
1–2
L
26 Sep
@ Newport County
1–2
L
22 Sep
@ Notts County
1–2
L
19 Sep
vs Crawley Town
2–0
W
12 Sep
vs Bristol Rovers
2–0
W
5 Sep
@ Cheltenham
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Burton Albion – last 6
LWDDLD
3 Oct
vs Huddersfield
1–3
L
26 Sep
@ Plymouth
1–0
W
22 Sep
vs Nottingham Forest U21
1–1
D
19 Sep
vs Mansfield Town
2–2
D
12 Sep
@ Oxford United
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Cambridge United
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Grimsby and Burton Albion.
What is the prediction for Grimsby vs Burton Albion?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Grimsby vs Burton Albion?
On our numbers Grimsby have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Burton Albion 38%.
How many goals will there be in Grimsby vs Burton Albion?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Grimsby vs Burton Albion?
Our predicted score is Grimsby 1–1 Burton Albion, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Grimsby vs Burton Albion?
Grimsby vs Burton Albion (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (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.