Grimsby vs Chesterfield Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this little cracker coming up from League Two. Grimsby sitting pretty in 6th, just one point ahead of Chesterfield in 10th - proper tight at the top end of the table, ain't it?

Now, here's where it gets interesting, mate. Grimsby at home have been scoring for fun - we're talking 2.43 goals per game on their own patch. But here's the kicker - they can't defend for toffee! They're letting in 2.14 per game at home. It's like watching a basketball match sometimes, innit? Just look at some of their recent results - that 7-1 hammering of Cheltenham, the 5-3 win over Everton U21, but also that embarrassing 0-5 stuffing against Brentford. Proper Jekyll and Hyde stuff.

Chesterfield, on the other hand, have been proper consistent lately. Only one loss in their last ten games, which ain't bad going, is it? They've had some right thrillers themselves - that 3-3 with Accrington, the 2-2 with Liverpool U21. The thing is, away from home they're a bit leaky at the back - 2.25 goals conceded per game on their travels - but they always seem to nick a goal themselves.

When you look at the head-to-head, it's dead even - four wins each and a draw. Last time they met it finished 1-1, and five of their nine meetings have gone over 2.5 goals. Both teams have been scoring in 60-70% of their recent games, which tells you everything you need to know, really.

You've got one team that bangs them in but can't keep them out at home, against another that's solid but concedes for fun away. It's got 'both teams to score' written all over it, if you ask me. The way these two are playing, you'd be brave to bet against a goal-fest.