Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
On March 1, at "Whaddon Road," a match of the 34th round of English League Two will take place, where Cheltenham will face Grimsby. I suggest betting on goals/cards/winner for this match.
Cheltenham
The team has never played above League One. However, they recently enjoyed a peak period, managing to stay in England’s third division for a couple of consecutive seasons. Last season was not a complete disaster, but they still finished 21st and suffered relegation.
Newly relegated sides are often competitive, especially at the start. However, Cheltenham has been decidedly average so far, with an almost equal number of wins and losses—far from enough to stay in the top six. In February, they secured two victories but ended in a draw against Walsall.
Grimsby
The club spent a good part of the late 20th century competing in the Championship. However, a sharp decline followed, even pushing them down to the semi-professional fifth tier. They only recently returned from that level, and last season was another struggle, finishing 21st out of 24 teams in League Two.
David Artell’s side has shown significant improvement this season. In fact, if they maintain their momentum, they have a real chance of reaching the League One promotion playoffs. In February, they recorded consecutive wins over Bromley, Carlisle United, and Doncaster, scoring twice in each match. They also secured a 2-1 home victory against Fleetwood, climbing to eighth place—just one point away from the playoff zone.
Match Facts
- Cheltenham has won twice in their last three matches.
- Cheltenham averages 1.41 goals scored and 1.41 goals conceded per match.
- Grimsby has won four consecutive matches.
Head to Head matches: Cheltenham vs Grimsby
In the last five encounters, Grimsby’s victories alternated with draws.
Prediction for Cheltenham vs Grimsby
Bookmakers favor the home team, but the visitors have been more consistent lately. The best bet is on Grimsby’s victory with a "draw no bet" option (odds – 2.06).
