Saturday’s League Two clash between Grimsby and Notts County at Blundell Park promises to be an intriguing encounter. The two sides have a long history, with their last five meetings producing some thrilling contests.

Grimsby will be looking to buck the trend, as Notts County have had the upper hand in their recent meetings. The visitors have won three of the last five contests,,,, with a 4-1 thrashing of Grimsby in August 2024 being the most notable result.

The home side have only managed to win one of their last five meetings against Notts County. However, a draw and a 5-5 stalemate back in January 2024 show that Grimsby are capable of getting positive outcomes.

Recent form suggests a closely contested game. The projected winner, is Notts County but only by a small margin. Bookmaker odds put Grimsby at 2.08 and Notts County at 3.35 with the draw at a competitive3.45.

With both sides having almost equal win probabilities of 45% and the draw at a similar percentage,. this match could go either way. Expected goals bands also suggest a low-scoring contest with both home and away sides projected to score under 2.5 goals.

This will be an intense battle between two evenly matched teams with Notts County edging it based on recent head-to-head results and projected winner status. The double chance of a draw or Notts County win seems the safest wagering option.

Will Grimsby be able to defy the odds and trends or will Notts County assert their dominance at Blundell Park? Kickoff is set for Saturday at 15:00 GMT.