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Forest Green vs Grimsby

5 May 2018 at 15:00The New Lawn, Nailsworth
03
Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Forest Green 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Forest Green vs Grimsby Head to Head Results· 19

Drawn
3
·
9
wins
Total goals
45 · 2.4/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

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Highest-scoring game: 14 v 2018

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Forest Green5wins
2draws10 meetings
Grimsby3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.8%Draw 28.1%Away 31.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.403.10
Max2.253.663.28
Market favourite:Forest Green · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market44.0%26.5%29.5%
Public market43.2%27.0%29.9%

Forest Green vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (45%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Forest GreenHalf-time:00Grimsby
13Shots8
5Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

2 Mar 202423/242.03/3.56/3.60
18 Nov 202323/242.41/3.47/2.84
6 Mar 202120/214.48/3.45/1.84
27 Oct 202020/211.65/3.84/5.36
1 Feb 202019/202.74/3.17/2.76
17 Aug 201919/202.06/3.30/4.04
22 Jan 201918/191.68/3.99/5.05
4 Aug 201818/192.33/3.31/3.22
5 May 201817/182.23/3.55/3.21
9 Dec 201717/181.90/3.56/4.18

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Grimsby

W 223D 181L 277
Over 2.548
Goals scored792

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026