Grimsby Town vs Carlisle Predictions

• Both teams scored in two thirds of Carlisle’s league games this season.
• Over half of Carlisle’s league games ended level.
• Both teams scored before half-time in Grimsby’s last two home league games.

A close encounter in Cleethorpes

Two mid-table sides come head-to-head in this midweek League Two action as Grimsby Town welcome Carlisle United. There’s just one point separating the sides in the table, so victory for either could prove pivotal to finding consistency in a push up the table.

Grimsby’s last couple of home games have been quick to start, with each game seeing both teams score before the 30 minute mark! With Carlisle finding the net in four of their five competitive away games this term yet winning none, we can see more of the same end-to-end action in this encounter.

Visiting manager Paul Simpson has faced Grimsby six times in his career with mixed results across the board (W2, D2, L2). His side on the day failed to keep a clean sheet in four of those games though, a repeat of which will leave his Carlisle side clambering for a result yet again.

The points may be shared

With Carlisle drawing five of their nine league games this term but only losing once, we can see them clawing back any potential deficit they may find themselves in. We’re going for a BTTS selection with a small stakes selection on the 1-1 draw as Carlisle’s away day blues continue, just for a little while longer.