Grimsby Town and Blackpool face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Cup 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Grimsby Town's home ground, the Blundell Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Mariners and Blackpool Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Grimsby Town vs Blackpool
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Grimsby Town preview
Grimsby Town heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Cup: in 0 matches, The Mariners secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Mariners's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 28 victories so far.
Grimsby Town has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 99 goals, of which 0 were scored in the EFL Cup, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jaze Kabia, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Charles Vernam has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Grimsby Town has conceded 0 goals in the EFL Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 74 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Blackpool preview
Blackpool comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the EFL Cup. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 9 draws, and 24 losses.
Blackpool Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 70 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the EFL Cup, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.3.
The Seasiders's offensive system is led by Ashley Fletcher, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jordan Brown. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 76 goals in 54 matches, averaging 1.41 per match.
Head to head: Grimsby Town vs Blackpool
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