Grimsby Town will host Burton Albion in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, in the third round of the FA Cup. The venue: Blundell Park. Date: O7/01/2023 time: 18:30.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: To qualify: Grimsby Town — 2.05
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.82
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: YES — 1.64
Although both teams are not in their best shape, Grimsby Town have the better chance to go through to the next round thanks to their solid backline, having conceded 27 goals in 23 matches, unlike Burton Albion that have conceded 50 goals in 25 games.
Because Burton Albion are lacking massively at the back, there’s a huge chance this game could produce at least three goals. Four out of Burton Albion’s last five matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
Burton Albion may have conceded goals nearly as twice as Grimsby Town, but they don’t lack that much in attack. Both teams are likely to get on the scoreboard.
Grimsby Town are struggling with consistency this season but they are somewhat safe from the relegation zone with 30 points out of 23 matches. They have won two out of their last five matches in League Two and they occupy the 16th position.
are in the relegation zone in the 21st position with 22 points after 25 matches in League Two. They have won two of their last league matches.
Grimsby Town’s backline could play a role in helping them beat Burton Albion this weekend as the visitors have conceded 50 goals already in the league. It will be a tight game but Grimsby to have the edge at full-time.
This game could end with both teams getting on the scoreboard and Grimsby Town winning it eventually.
There is a high chance this game could produce at least two goals.
According to unofficial reports, Grimsby Town do have a short list of injured players.
Goalkeeper: Crocombe
Defenders: Efete, Smith, Waterfall, Maher, Amos
Midfielders: Holohan, Green
Forwards: Clifton, McAtee, Khan
The League Two side have a short list of injured players that won’t feature against Grimsby Town.
Goalkeeper: Garratt
Defenders: Borthwick-Jackson, Ndaba, Brayford, Mariappa, Hamer
Midfielders: Onyango, Oshilaja, Taylor
Forwards: Adeboyejo, Kamwa
This match will be played at the Blundell Park (Lincolnshire,)
This starting whistle will sound on January 7th, 2023. 18:30 UK time.
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