Grimsby v Port Vale prediction
Team pages: Grimsby · Port Vale · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Grimsby v Port Vale, League Two on Tue, 13 Apr 2027 19:45 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Grimsby host Port Vale in League Two on Tuesday 13 April (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Port Vale have scored five goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Grimsby are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Port Vale are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Grimsby have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.38. Grimsby have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Grimsby have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Four of Port Vale’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in five of Port Vale’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Port Vale have one win, one draw and seven defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.44 points per game, scoring 0.56 and conceding 1.78. Port Vale have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Grimsby (15th) and Port Vale (21st) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Port Vale the stronger side, 120 rating points above Grimsby (Port Vale 1480, Grimsby 1359, after at least 279 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 10 October 2026, finished Port Vale 1–0 Grimsby.
Team news
Predicted Grimsby XI (4-1-4-1): C. Pym, H. Rodgers, M. Kacurri, C. McJannet, J. Sweeney, K. Green, C. Vernam, G. Turi, J. Walker, J. Amaluzor, A. Cook — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Géza Turi (5.4 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) and Kieran Green (3.9 per match over 13 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Grimsby’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Grimsby (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Géza Turi averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1310 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kieran Green averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1135 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Port Vale XI (3-5-2): M. Maroši, C. Hall, C. Humphreys, L. Montsma, B. Garrity, K. Dempsey, J. Lawrence-Gabriel, J. Headley, G. Hall, O. Lynch, O. Hernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Kyle Dempsey (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, one goal) and Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (3.6 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) have been Port Vale’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Port Vale (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Kyle Dempsey averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 898 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 971 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Blundell Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Grimsby 3 · draws 1 · Port Vale 2 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Grimsby 0W 1D 4L · Port Vale 3W 1D 1L
Grimsby v Port Vale (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Grimsby for / against | Line | Port Vale for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.5 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.38 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.25 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.75 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.75 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.38 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Grimsby
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 2.4 | — |
| J. Walker n 8 | 51.8 | 2.2 | 3 | — |
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 36.3 | 1.9 | 3.4 | — |
| J. Sweeney n 8 | 87.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | — |
| G. Turi n 8 | 85.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cook n 8 | 65.1 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 53.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 73.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 36.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 53.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| K. Green n 8 | 89.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Cian Doyle n 8 | 32.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 36.3 | 4.3 |
| G. Turi n 8 | 85.1 | 3 |
| J. Walker n 8 | 51.8 | 2.8 |
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 66.8 | 2.4 |
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Harrington n 8 | 88 | 3.1 |
| C. Pym n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
Port Vale
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Hall n 8 | 52.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | — |
| Maleace Asamoah n 8 | 27.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| T. Simpson n 8 | 28.1 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| K. Figueroa n 4 | 34.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | — |
| M. Watters n 8 | 57.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Figueroa n 4 | 34.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| M. Watters n 8 | 57.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| K. Dempsey n 8 | 78.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Maleace Asamoah n 8 | 27.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Figueroa n 4 | 34.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| G. Byers n 8 | 54.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Maleace Asamoah n 8 | 27.4 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Moon n 8 | 78.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| J. Headley n 8 | 59.5 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Walters n 8 | 58.3 | 2.3 |
| K. Dempsey n 8 | 78.5 | 2.1 |
| K. John n 8 | 63.6 | 2.1 |
| G. Byers n 8 | 54.6 | 2.1 |
| J. Lawrence-Gabriel n 8 | 90 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Grimsby v Port Vale — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-10-10 Port Vale 1–0 Grimsby
- 2025-04-21 Port Vale 2–2 Grimsby
- 2024-12-29 Grimsby 3–0 Port Vale
- 2021-05-01 Grimsby 1–0 Port Vale
- 2021-01-09 Port Vale 3–0 Grimsby
- 2019-08-24 Grimsby 5–2 Port Vale
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Port Vale?
- In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 3, Port Vale won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Grimsby and Port Vale?
- Recent form — Grimsby 0W 1D 4L; Port Vale 3W 1D 1L.
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