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Crawley Town vs Grimsby Town Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Saturday, the drama unfolds at The People's Pension Stadium where Crawley Town host Grimsby Town in a captivating League Two fixture. As we approach the 46th and final round of the season, both teams have different stakes riding on this encounter. Crawley Town, sitting comfortably at 8th with 67 points, will look to finish their campaign on a high note under the guidance of Scott Lindsey. On the other side, Grimsby Town find themselves in a precarious 21st position with 49 points, where every point is crucial to avoid relegation fears.

The recent head-to-head record slightly favors Grimsby with three wins out of their last five encounters against Crawley’s single victory; however, that win for Crawley came in their latest match-up this season with an exhilarating 3-2 victory at Blundell Park.

Looking at recent form presents an interesting picture: Crawley have been somewhat inconsistent (W2 D1 L2), while Grimsby has shown signs of resurgence (W3 D1 L1) despite their lower league standing. This momentum could play a critical role coming into this clash.

Crawley’s attack at home averages about 1.2 goals per game but they concede just as much (1.6 goals per game). Meanwhile, Grimsby manages to net one goal per away game and concedes slightly more (1.4 goals/game), which suggests vulnerability when traveling.

Their most recent fixtures saw them fare differently; Crawley drew 2-2 away against Sutton United showcasing resilience by clawing back for a draw while Grimsby secured a vital home win over Swindon Town with a solid two-goal margin.

Bet

Given both teams’ tendency to find the net and concede regularly as well coupled with higher scoring matches involving these two sides previously - particularly noting that explosive five-goal thriller last time they met - betting 'Over 2.5 Goals' seems like an enticing choice here considering it's priced attractively too at odds of 1.61.