Grimsby v Tranmere prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Grimsby v Tranmere, League Two on Fri, 01 Jan 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Grimsby host Tranmere in League Two on Friday 1 January (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Grimsby have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Tranmere are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Eight of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). 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.
Seven of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in 10 of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Tranmere have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.86. Tranmere have scored 14 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Tranmere have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Grimsby (15th) and Tranmere (17th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Tranmere the stronger side, 13 rating points above Grimsby (Tranmere 1373, Grimsby 1359, after at least 338 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Tranmere are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Grimsby. The most recent meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Tranmere 1–1 Grimsby.
Team news
Predicted Grimsby XI (4-1-4-1): C. Pym, H. Rodgers, C. McJannet, M. Kacurri, J. Sweeney, K. Green, G. Turi, C. Vernam, F. Cartwright, J. Walker, A. Cook — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Géza Turi (5.5 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and two assists) and C. Doyle (3.8 per match over four appearances, one goal) 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 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1220 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): H. Male, J. Senior, J. Slater, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, Z. Okoro, J. Ironside — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Bobby Faulkner (4.0 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) and William Vaulks (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Bobby Faulkner averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 659 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last nine appearances. William Vaulks averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 990 minutes, with a key pass in six 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 1 · draws 3 · Tranmere 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Grimsby 1W 0D 4L · Tranmere 0W 3D 2L
Grimsby v Tranmere (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Grimsby for / against | Line | Tranmere for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.75 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.63 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Grimsby
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Walker n 8 | 43.6 | 2.1 | 2.8 | — |
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 64.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| M. Kacurri n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.8 | — |
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 37.4 | 1.8 | 3.3 | — |
| J. Sweeney n 8 | 87.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cook n 8 | 65.1 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 65.4 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 50.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| S. Finch n 8 | 44.5 | 2 | 0.8 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 50.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| K. Green n 8 | 88.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Cian Doyle n 7 | 34.7 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 37.4 | 4.5 |
| G. Turi n 8 | 85.1 | 3.3 |
| J. Walker n 8 | 43.6 | 3.1 |
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 2 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Harrington n 8 | 88 | 3.1 |
| C. Pym n 8 | 84.4 | 2.8 |
Tranmere
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Veevers n 3 | 17.3 | 3.5 | 0 | — |
| David Kamara n 8 | 33.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | — |
| J. Ironside n 8 | 55.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Baker-Richardson n 8 | 16 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 61.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| T. Ince n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| D. Jones n 8 | 61.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| J. Turnbull n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Z. Okoro n 8 | 54.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Finley n 8 | 33.3 | 5.4 |
| T. Conlon n 8 | 61.8 | 3.6 |
| W. Vaulks n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| J. Davies n 8 | 51 | 2.4 |
| B. Faulkner n 8 | 80.6 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Grimsby v Tranmere — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-02 Tranmere 1–1 Grimsby
- 2025-11-27 Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere
- 2025-03-04 Grimsby 1–1 Tranmere
- 2024-10-22 Tranmere 0–1 Grimsby
- 2024-01-27 Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere
- 2023-10-07 Tranmere 2–2 Grimsby
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Tranmere?
- In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 1, Tranmere won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Grimsby and Tranmere?
- Recent form — Grimsby 1W 0D 4L; Tranmere 0W 3D 2L.
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