Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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As Bristol Rovers prepare to host Grimsby Town on February 21, 2026, both teams come into this encounter with contrasting recent form. Bristol Rovers have managed to secure victories in only 2 of their last 5 matches, suggesting a need for improvement in both efficiency and consistency. In contrast, Grimsby Town has displayed a stronger performance, winning 3 of their last 5 outings, which could give them a confidence edge heading into the match.

Tactically, Bristol Rovers will aim to leverage their home advantage, focusing on solidifying their defense while seeking opportunities for quick counter-attacks. However, Grimsby Town’s recent success indicates a potent attacking style, which has been effective in breaking down defenses and capitalizing on scoring chances.

Current bookmaker odds reflect a closely contested matchup, with home win odds at 2.63 and away win odds at 2.44, suggesting little separation between the teams. Our model predicts a 34% chance of a home win, a 27.5% chance of a draw, and a 38.1% chance for an away victory. Ultimately, while both teams have their strengths, the result remains uncertain, making this clash an exciting prospect for fans and bettors alike.

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Bristol Rovers 34.6%

Draw 28%

Grimsby 37.4%

Outrights of English League Two Grimsby: 0.83% Bristol Rovers: 0.14%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.6	3.25	2.42	Watch and Bet
	2.66	3.25	2.45

Latest Results

14.02.26 Cambridge United – Bristol Rovers – 3:1 07.02.26 Bristol Rovers – Chesterfield – 2:3 03.02.26 Bristol Rovers – Walsall FC – 2:0 31.01.26 Bristol Rovers – Newport County – 3:0 27.01.26 Milton Keynes Dons – Bristol Rovers – 1:0

11.02.26 Grimsby Town – Accrington Stanley – 1:0 07.02.26 Newport County – Grimsby Town – 0:0 31.01.26 Grimsby Town – Milton Keynes Dons – 2:2 27.01.26 Colchester United – Grimsby Town – 0:1 24.01.26 Cheltenham Town – Grimsby Town – 0:2

Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 21 and 10).

Bristol Rovers has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Grimsby is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Bristol Rovers may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Bristol Rovers won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 3:1. (average 0.8:0.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Bristol Rovers won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 1:1. (average 0.5:0.5).

Latest Head To Head

30.08.25 Grimsby Town – Bristol Rovers – 0:1 17.05.15 Bristol Rovers – Grimsby Town – 1:1 penalties 14.02.15 Grimsby Town – Bristol Rovers – 0:1 09.08.14 Bristol Rovers – Grimsby Town – 0:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Bromley	31	18	9	4	55:33	22	63
2	Cambridge Utd	31	17	8	6	45:25	20	59
3	Swindon	32	18	4	10	53:37	16	58
4	Notts Co	31	17	7	7	47:31	16	58
5	MK Dons	31	16	9	6	60:33	27	57
6	Salford	29	16	4	9	41:35	6	52
7	Crewe	32	14	8	10	48:38	10	50
8	Chesterfield	31	12	13	6	50:42	8	49
9	Walsall	30	14	7	9	38:31	7	49
10	Grimsby	30	13	9	8	42:32	10	48
11	Barnet	31	12	11	8	40:31	9	47
12	Colchester	30	12	9	9	43:32	11	45
13	Accrington	30	12	7	11	35:31	4	43
14	Gillingham	30	10	11	9	40:37	3	41
15	Fleetwood	30	10	8	12	39:40	-1	38
16	Oldham	29	8	12	9	29:30	-1	36
17	Tranmere	31	9	8	14	45:51	-6	35
18	Cheltenham	30	9	4	17	29:51	-22	31
19	Shrewsbury	31	7	8	16	28:51	-23	29
20	Barrow	30	7	6	17	31:46	-15	27
21	Bristol Rovers	31	8	3	20	29:53	-24	27
22	Crawley	32	6	8	18	32:53	-21	26
23	Harrogate	32	5	7	20	23:51	-28	22
24	Newport	31	5	6	20	29:57	-28	21

English League Two Outrights

1. Bromley: 1.86 (44.66%)

2. Milton Keynes Dons: 6.66 (12.49%)

3. Notts County: 7.16 (11.62%)

4. Cambridge Utd: 7.66 (10.86%)

5. Swindon: 13.16 (6.32%)

6. Salford: 13.16 (6.32%)

7. Newport: 100 (0.83%)

8. Harrogate: 100 (0.83%)

9. Barnet: 100.2 (0.83%)

10. Grimsby: 100.2 (0.83%)

11. Walsall: 110.2 (0.75%)

12. Chesterfield: 110.2 (0.75%)

13. Colchester: 120.2 (0.69%)

14. Crewe: 160.2 (0.52%)

15. Gillingham: 380.2 (0.22%)

16. Accrington: 380.2 (0.22%)

17. Fleetwood Town: 380.2 (0.22%)

18. Tranmere: 380.2 (0.22%)

19. Oldham: 380.2 (0.22%)

20. Bristol Rovers: 580.2 (0.14%)

21. Crawley Town: 680.2 (0.12%)

22. Cheltenham: 680.2 (0.12%)

23. Barrow: 780.2 (0.11%)

24. Shrewsbury: 780.2 (0.11%)

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