Prediction for match Grimsby Town — Brentford, 28.10.2025

Match Analysis: Grimsby Town vs Brentford

In the League Cup on October 28, 2025, Grimsby Town will face Brentford. The odds clearly favor Brentford: an away win is at 1.36 (69.35%), a draw at 5.00 (18.86%), and a Grimsby Town win at 8.00 (11.79%). Brentford appears to be the likely winner based on outcome percentages and odds. The gap between the visitors and their nearest challenger is over 50 percentage points, making the visitors' advantage particularly noticeable even by cup match standards.

Team Form

Over the last 5 matches, Grimsby Town averages 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, with a total goal average of 2.8 in their games. Brentford, on the same stretch, is more prolific with 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded, averaging 3.2 goals per game. Recently, Grimsby Town lost to Crewe Alexandra 2-3 (25.10.2025), defeated Gillingham 1-0 (18.10.2025), and lost to Doncaster 0-3 (07.10.2025). Brentford recently beat Liverpool 3-2 (25.10.2025), won against West Ham 2-0 (20.10.2025), but lost to Manchester City 0-1 (05.10.2025). Brentford averages 6.4 corners per match, while Grimsby Town averages 5.6. Overall, Brentford's recent run looks more solid in terms of quality of opposition and number of goals scored.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams played over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. Grimsby Town often scores between the 16th and 30th minute (40%), while Brentford scores between the 31st and 45th minute (33%). Conceding-wise, Grimsby Town often lets in goals in the first 15 minutes (44%), and Brentford in the final stages (76-90 minute, 38%). On average, Grimsby Town's matches see 2.8 goals, while Brentford's see 3.2. Both teams show productive first halves: Grimsby Town had over 1.5 goals in the first half in 4 out of 5 matches, and Brentford in 3 out of 5. In the second halves, Grimsby Town had all 5 matches under 1.5, and Brentford had 3 under and 2 over. These stats support a bet on over 2.5 total goals.

Corners in the Match

Brentford leads with an average of 6.4 corners over the last 5 matches, while Grimsby Town averages 5.6. In a series of five matches, the total over 9.5 corners occurred once for Grimsby Town and twice for Brentford. The odds for total corners are set at 1.67 for over 9.5 and 2.10 for under 9.5. Brentford's victory on corners is priced at 1.30.