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Grimsby vs Bolton

17 April 2021 at 12:30Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
21
Away

Bolton

Referee: C. Brook

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Bolton 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2016

Grimsby vs Bolton Head to Head Results· 2

Grimsby and Bolton have met 2 times — Grimsby won 0, Bolton won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Bolton leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 2 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 0.50 per match (0 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2016.

0
wins
Drawn
1
·
1
wins
Total goals
1 · 0.5/match
Both scored
0/2 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/2 · 0%

Recent Meetings

10/10/20League Two
Match Details
05/11/16FA Cup
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 10 v 2016

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Grimsby have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Bolton show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Grimsby

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Bolton

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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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

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.

1
wins
draws
1
2 meetings
0
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (24%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

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.

17 Apr 202120/214.04/3.39/1.95
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10 Oct 202020/211.94/3.46/3.95
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 24.8%Draw 29.5%Away 51.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.903.201.90
Max4.203.501.99
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Bolton · 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 market24.0%27.8%48.3%
Public market22.7%27.2%50.1%
Δ1.3%0.6%1.8%

Grimsby vs Bolton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Bolton (51%)

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.

GrimsbyHalf-time:10Bolton
28Shots14
13Shots on target5

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: Grimsby

W 223D 181L 277
Over 2.548
Goals scored792

Away Record: Bolton

W 23D 10L 13
Over 2.539
Goals scored59

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026