Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
Grimsby were beaten 4-1 at home by Forest Green on Saturday 4 August 2018 (League Two). At the break it was 1-0 to Grimsby. Forest Green turned it round in the second half.
The head-to-head covers 19 games since March 2012, and Grimsby have won nine, Forest Green have taken seven and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Grimsby vs Forest Green prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| GrimsbyHome | Rating | Forest GreenAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,426 | Overall | 1,413 |
| 1,463 | Match venue | 1,407 |
| 1,463 | At home | 1,480 |
| 1,433 | Away | 1,407 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,382 | Attack | 1,439 |
| 1,493 | Defence | 1,454 |
| 1,398 | Home attack | 1,490 |
| 1,416 | Away attack | 1,419 |
| 1,525 | Home defence | 1,466 |
| 1,467 | Away defence | 1,459 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,497 | Goal environment | 1,547 |
| 1,477 | Home goals | 1,538 |
| 1,520 | Away goals | 1,508 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,518 | Close games | 1,438 |
| 1,403 | Winning margin | 1,405 |
Match venue compares Grimsby at home with Forest Green away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.