Bradford vs Grimsby Town Predictions

• Grimsby have scored in each of their last five League Two games
• However, the visitors have gone seven away trips in the league without a clean sheet
• Bradford have seen BTTS land in five of their last six regular season home games

Bradford make slow start

After falling short in the playoffs last term, Bradford have made a slow start in a season where they really can’t afford many slip ups. Given the competition at the top of the League Two table, Mark Hughes may rue the Bantams’ failure to get into League One back in May.

With plenty of strong sides going for promotion, it’s a concern that the hosts have won just two of their opening six games without facing many of the genuine contenders. While they will see a return home as an opportunity to kick-start the season, last term’s poor home record and Grimsby’s recent displays are a concern.

Visitors to make their mark

Since losing 3-2 to current League Two leaders Notts County, Grimsby have been in excellent form in the league. They’re unbeaten in four, producing their best display of the season in last weekend’s 2-0 win over Gillingham.

The visitors have scored in each of their last five League Two games, although they have gone seven matches without a clean sheet on the road.

Excluding playoffs, five of Bradford’s last six at home have seen both teams score. The Bantams had a better record on their travels than at home last term, conceding a goal per game at their own ground while drawing 10 times. As a result, back both sides to net alongside a 2-2 draw with Grimsby going up a gear over the last few weeks.