EFL Cup Betting Preview: Grimsby vs Brentford
League Two club Grimsby host Premier League outfit Brentford in this EFL Cup match at Blundell Park, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Bees to Cover the Line?
If you share our opinion that Brentford can triumphy by two goals or more, then you can back the away team -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at -104. They should have the beating on Grimsby.
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Brentford Bidding for Another Win
Grimsby Town were defeated on the road in their last game. Crewe Alexandra won 3-2 at Mornflake Stadium in League Two.
Brentford won their previous game, beating Liverpool at home in the Premier League. It was a 3-2 win at Gtech Community Stadium. Keith Andrews’ side were restricted to just 34% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago found the net.
In their most recent EFL Cup engagements, Grimsby beat Sheffield Wednesday away by a 1-0 scoreline, with Brentford claiming a home success on penalties against Aston Villa (1-1 AET).
Confirmed Lineups
Grimsby confirmed lineup (Starter): Jayden Sweeney (GK), Kieran Green, Harvey Rodgers, Sam Lavelle, Evan Khouri, Jaze Kabia, Cameron McJannet, Darragh Burns, George McEachran, Charles Vernam.
Brentford confirmed lineup (Starter): .
Grimsby vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
Brentford are likely winners and we think there’s a case for backing the visitors at -1.5 on the Asian Handicap. It’s well within their grasp to claim a convincing victory at odds of -104 in this EFL Cup game.
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Key Grimsby vs Brentford EFL Cup & league stats:
The -1.5 line has been covered by Brentford in 2 of their last 5 games.
Brentford -1.5 Probability
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 51% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Our Match Prediction
Brentford Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -104
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Published 22:08, 26 October 2025
Grimsby vs Brentford Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Brentford Big Favourites on the Full-Time Result Market
The latest Full-Time Result odds give Brentford a 73% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -270 favourites to win this EFL Cup clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, outsiders Grimsby Town are available at +650.
Brentford and Grimsby can be backed at -133 and +525 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +170.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -127 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Igor Thiago Favourite to Find the Net First
Those interested in Igor Thiago to find the net anytime are able to get -114. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +240.
Player Goals
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
Fabio Carvalho (Brentford)
Player Shots On Target
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
Fabio Carvalho (Brentford)
Reiss Nelson (Brentford)
Player Shots
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
Fabio Carvalho (Brentford)
Team Stats
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Grimsby Stats
Brentford Stats
5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 5.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Grimsby vs Brentford Lineups & Team News
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Grimsby Confirmed Lineup
Brentford Confirmed Lineup
Grimsby Confirmed Lineup
3 Jayden Sweeney
4 Kieran Green
5 Harvey Rodgers
6 Sam Lavelle
8 Evan Khouri
9 Jaze Kabia
17 Cameron McJannet
18 Darragh Burns
20 George McEachran
30 Charles Vernam
Brentford Confirmed Lineup
25 Oct
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3-2
Grimsby
18 Oct
League Two
Grimsby
1-0
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11 Oct
League Two
Grimsby
1-2
Colchester
04 Oct
League Two
Salford
0-2
Grimsby
27 Sep
League Two
Grimsby
7-1
Cheltenham
20 Sep
League Two
Barnet
3-0
Grimsby
25 Oct
Premier League
Brentford
3-2
Liverpool
20 Oct
Premier League
West Ham
0-2
Brentford
05 Oct
Premier League
Brentford
0-1
Man City
27 Sep
Premier League
Brentford
3-1
Man United
20 Sep
Premier League
Fulham
3-1
Brentford
16 Sep
EFL Cup
Brentford
5-3
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