Grimsby Town vs Blackpool predictions, Aug 08, 2026

Aug 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Cup, on Saturday,

Grimsby

Blackpool

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On August 8, 2026, Grimsby Town will host Blackpool in the English League Cup, with both teams looking to make a mark in this knockout competition. Grimsby Town comes into this match with a commendable record, securing two wins in their last four outings. This suggests a growing confidence within the squad, particularly in home fixtures where they often leverage their crowd support and familiar turf to their advantage.

Conversely, Blackpool has had a slightly less favorable recent form, winning just one of their last three matches. This inconsistency could hinder their momentum heading into this fixture. The bookmakers have narrowly placed Grimsby as favorites with odds of 2.36 compared to Blackpool’s 2.68, indicative of a closely contested matchup.

Tactically, Grimsby may look to exploit their home advantage with an aggressive pressing style, aiming to unsettle Blackpool early on. Meanwhile, Blackpool will likely seek to stabilize their defense and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities.

With both sides demonstrating mixed results recently, a balanced prediction would be a 1:1 draw—reflecting the potential for a tight contest without guaranteeing a definitive outcome.

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Grimsby
38.8%		 Draw
26.9%		 Blackpool
34.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

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bet_at_home 2.44 3.50 2.78
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Latest Results

01.08.26 Grimsby Town – Wigan Athletic – 2:0
29.07.26 Boston United – Grimsby Town – 0:0
28.07.26 Grimsby Town – Lincoln City – 5:1
25.07.26 Hartlepool United – Grimsby Town – 0:3
18.07.26 Zorya Luhansk – Grimsby Town – 1:1		 01.08.26 Blackpool – Port Vale – 0:1
25.07.26 Barrow – Blackpool – 2:0
18.07.26 Tranmere Rovers – Blackpool – 2:0
11.07.26 AFC Fylde – Blackpool – 2:3
02.05.26 Reading – Blackpool – 0:1

Facts

  • Grimsby is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Grimsby may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Grimsby won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1. (average 1.5:0.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Grimsby won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 0:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    08.04.17 Blackpool – Grimsby Town – 1:3
    31.12.16 Grimsby Town – Blackpool – 0:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Preliminary

    Final

    1 York City Crawley
    2 Tranmere Rochdale 2 : 3

    English League Cup Outrights

    1. Arsenal: 5.44 (12.35%)

    2. Manchester City: 6.24 (10.77%)

    3. Liverpool: 7.6 (8.84%)

    4. Manchester United: 8.28 (8.12%)

    5. Chelsea: 9.96 (6.75%)

    6. Tottenham: 13.4 (5.02%)

    7. Aston Villa: 15 (4.48%)

    8. Newcastle: 19 (3.54%)

    9. Newcastle Utd: 20.6 (3.26%)

    10. Brighton: 27.6 (2.43%)

    11. Everton: 32.4 (2.07%)

    12. Brentford: 34 (1.98%)

    13. Bournemouth: 34 (1.98%)

    14. Nottingham: 39.6 (1.7%)

    15. Leeds: 39.6 (1.7%)

    16. Fulham: 41 (1.64%)

    17. Crystal Palace: 41 (1.64%)

    18. Sunderland: 62.2 (1.08%)

    19. Ipswich: 77.4 (0.87%)

    20. Coventry: 77.4 (0.87%)

    21. West Ham: 93.4 (0.72%)

    22. Wolves: 96.2 (0.7%)

    23. Shrewsbury: 100 (0.67%)

    24. Rotherham: 100 (0.67%)

    25. Stockport County: 100 (0.67%)

    26. Wigan: 100 (0.67%)

    27. Oxford Utd: 100 (0.67%)

    28. Hull City: 100.2 (0.67%)

    29. Middlesbrough: 110.2 (0.61%)

    30. Norwich: 110.2 (0.61%)

    31. Birmingham: 110.2 (0.61%)

    32. Burnley: 110.2 (0.61%)

    33. Wrexham: 110.2 (0.61%)

    34. Southampton: 110.2 (0.61%)

    35. Sheffield Utd: 110.2 (0.61%)

    36. Bristol City: 120.2 (0.56%)

    37. Millwall: 120.2 (0.56%)

    38. West Brom: 120.2 (0.56%)

    39. Stoke City: 120.2 (0.56%)

    40. Swansea: 120.2 (0.56%)

    41. Portsmouth: 120.2 (0.56%)

    42. QPR: 120.2 (0.56%)

    43. Preston: 120.2 (0.56%)

    44. Derby: 120.2 (0.56%)

    45. Watford: 120.2 (0.56%)

    46. Lincoln City: 130.2 (0.52%)

    47. Leicester: 130.2 (0.52%)

    48. Charlton: 130.2 (0.52%)

    49. Blackburn: 130.2 (0.52%)

    50. Cardiff: 130.2 (0.52%)

    51. Bolton: 130.2 (0.52%)

    52. Sheffield Wed: 130.2 (0.52%)

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