Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 02

Grimsby Town

W L W L W

21st place in England League 2

1-0

02/03/2024 11:00

Forest Green Rovers

W L L L W

24th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers on March 02, 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers preview before placing for you.

Grimsby Town are currently 21st with 49 points after 46 matches.
Forest Green Rovers sit 24th with 42 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Grimsby Town to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Forest Green Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Grimsby Town have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-03-02

Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Grimsby Town

Forest Green Rovers

2024-03-02 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Stockport County	92	46	27	11	8	96	48	48
02 Wrexham	88	46	26	10	10	89	52	37
03 Mansfield Town	86	46	24	14	8	90	47	43
04 Milton Keynes Dons	78	46	23	9	14	83	68	15
05 Doncaster Rovers	71	46	21	8	17	73	68	5
06 Crewe Alexandra	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
07 Crawley Town	70	46	21	7	18	73	67	6
08 Barrow	69	46	18	15	13	62	56	6
09 Bradford City	69	46	19	12	15	61	59	2
10 AFC Wimbledon	65	46	17	14	15	64	51	13
11 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	69	73	-4
12 Gillingham	64	46	18	10	18	46	57	-11
13 Harrogate Town	63	46	17	12	17	60	69	-9
14 Notts County	61	46	18	7	21	89	86	3
15 Morecambe	61	46	17	10	19	67	81	-14
16 Tranmere Rovers	57	46	17	6	23	67	70	-3
17 Accrington Stanley	57	46	16	9	21	63	71	-8
18 Newport County	55	46	16	7	23	62	76	-14
19 Swindon Town	54	46	14	12	20	77	83	-6
20 Salford City	51	46	13	12	21	66	82	-16
21 Grimsby Town	49	46	11	16	19	57	74	-17
22 Colchester United	45	46	11	12	23	59	80	-21
23 Sutton United	42	46	9	15	22	59	84	-25
24 Forest Green Rovers	42	46	11	9	26	44	78	-34

Head To Head

18/11/2023 11:00

Forest Green Rovers

2 - 2

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

06/03/2021 11:00

Grimsby Town

1 - 2

Forest Green Rovers

ENG L2

27/10/2020 15:00

Forest Green Rovers

1 - 0

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

01/02/2020 11:00

Grimsby Town

2 - 2

Forest Green Rovers

ENG L2

17/08/2019 10:00

Forest Green Rovers

1 - 0

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

22/01/2019 15:45

Forest Green Rovers

3 - 0

Grimsby Town

ENG L2

Grimsby Town

Draw

33%

Forest Green Rovers

67%

Grimsby Town Last 6 matches

17/02/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 5 Doncaster Rovers ENG L2

10/02/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 3 Stockport County ENG L2

03/02/2024 11:00

Accrington Stanley 0 - 0 Grimsby Town ENG L2

27/01/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 2 Tranmere Rovers ENG L2

13/01/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 5 - 5 Notts County ENG L2

01/01/2024 11:00

Grimsby Town 1 - 6 Walsall ENG L2

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Forest Green Rovers

17/02/2024 11:00

Crawley Town 2 - 0 Forest Green Rovers ENG L2

13/02/2024 15:45

Barrow 1 - 2 Forest Green Rovers ENG L2

10/02/2024 11:00

Forest Green Rovers 0 - 4 Mansfield Town ENG L2

03/02/2024 11:00

Colchester United 3 - 3 Forest Green Rovers ENG L2

27/01/2024 11:00

Forest Green Rovers 0 - 1 Accrington Stanley ENG L2

20/01/2024 11:00

Gillingham 1 - 1 Forest Green Rovers ENG L2

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Grimsby Town

Forest Green Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

10 (43%)13 (57%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

5 (22%)18 (78%)

Grimsby Town

Recent matches

Forest Green Rovers

Under /Over

(83%)19 4(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

/Yes

(65%)15 8(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(35%)8 15(65%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Grimsby Town

Forest Green Rovers

Shots

Grimsby Town

Total shots

13.13 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 4.00

Forest Green Rovers

Total shots

11.35 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 4.05

Grimsby Town Pass Forest Green Rovers

Total passes

8153

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

9215

Avg. 401 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Grimsby Town

Played games

Forest Green Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.22

5.87

135

Corners

119

5.17

29.13

670

Throw-ins

620

26.96

2.04

Offsides

1.65

1.70

GK saves

3.35

Grimsby Town

DISCIPLINARY

Forest Green Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.57

2.43

0.09

0.17

11.57

266

Fouls

253

11.00

16.43

378

Tackles

391

17.00

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How We Build the Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers on 02 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Grimsby Town vs Forest Green Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Grimsby Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Forest Green Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Grimsby Town and Forest Green Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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