Bitesize Prediction: Notts County vs Grimsby – 22/08/24

Competition: League Two

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 2/3 @ BetUS

In what could prove to be an enjoyable League Two showdown on Thursday night, Notts County will welcome Grimsby to Meadow Lane.

Starting with the hosts, while some in Notts County’s camp might have opened up the 2024/25 campaign with their sights set on mounting a genuine top-half charge, the Magpies have drastically struggled to find any kind of stability. Missing out on what they had billed as a potential opportunity last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against Fleetwood, Stuart Maynard’s men are seeking a much-needed boost. However, crashing out of the EFL Trophy last week following a thriller away at Shrewsbury, the former Wealdstone boss could find some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Signing off their pre-season preparations with an action-packed 4-3 defeat at the hands of Peterborough, Notts County have continued to show a string of issues continuing on from their downbeat summer. In fact, carrying on from last season, Thursday’s hosts have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven competitive appearances.

As for the visitors, only just about dragging themselves over the finishing line last season as they managed to keep hold of their League Two status, Grimsby are desperate for a smoother ride this time around. Last seen putting in an eye-catching performance as they secured a pulsating 3-2 victory at home against Cheltenham, the Mariners will be looking to spring another upset here. Extending on their EFL Trophy adventure last week as they edged past Bradford City, David Artell’s men have handed themselves a real platform to build on. However, despite securing back-to-back competitive victories for the first time throughout 2024, Grimsby are seeking their own defensive resolve. Continuing on from their summer preparations, Thursday’s guests have failed to record a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven appearances. In a contest that tends to produce plenty of fireworks, we are backing both teams to get on the scoresheet in midweek.

Bet: Both teams to score at Notts County vs Grimsby 2/3 for Thursday’s League Two matchup @ BetUS