Grimsby Town host promotion-chasing Port Vale at Blundell Park in a crucial clash at the top end of the League Two table
League Two
Our Three Predictions for Grimsby Town vs Port Vale
- First Prediction: Match to end in a draw – 23/10
- Second Prediction: Both teams to score – 37/50
- Third Prediction: Jayden Stockley to score at any time – 12/5
First Prediction for Grimsby Town vs Port Vale – Match to end in a draw – 23/10
In recent times, both sides have struggled for form, especially the visitors for this clash. Although there is a six-position gap between the two teams, Grimsby are just three points behind Vale, adding extra pressure to this match. The Valiants have drawn a total of seven games, two of which have come in their last five results. Although Grimsby don’t often draw in general, they have poor home form, and Vale have the best away form in the division, meaning this will be a tightly-matched encounter between two sides in need of the three points.
Second Prediction for Grimsby Town vs Port Vale – Both teams to score – 37/50
Grimsby are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, scoring 30 goals in 22 games. They have only failed to score a goal in three League Two matches this season. However, they also have one of the worst defensive records in the league and have the worst defensive record out of the top 17 sides currently making up the league table. Vale’s goal-scoring form isn’t as good as their opponents but they still score an average of 1.23 goals per game and have only failed to score in five fourth-tier games this season. With both side’s good goal-scoring form, as well as the Mariner’s awful defensive record, it will come as no shock if both sides manage to score in this encounter.
Third Prediction for Grimsby Town vs Port Vale – Jayden Stockley to score at any time – 12/5
Although Darren Moore’s side haven’t been scoring as many goals as they did at the start of the season recently, with the aforementioned Grimsby defensive record, this could be a high-scoring affair. Despite not scoring since late October, Jayden Stockley is still the club’s joint top-scorer, level on four goals a piece with Ethan Chislett. The 31-year-old moved to Vale Park in the summer for an undisclosed fee from Fleetwood Town and has since provided eight goal contributions in 21 League Two matches. There will be no doubt that the striker will be hoping to add to his tally on Sunday, and against this type of opponent, he could well do so.
Best Odds for Grimsby Town vs Port Vale
| Bookmaker | Grimsby Town | Draw | Port Vale |
| Myriadplay | 48/25 | 23/10 | 6/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 19/10 | 23/10 | 5/4 |
| Betarno | 15/8 | 23/10 | 6/5 |
Full Preview of the Game – Last Results and Head-To-Head
As previously mentioned, both sides come into this one in mixed form, Grimsby winning three and losing two in their last five, whilst the visitors have only won once and drawn and lost twice.
Three points for either side would be crucial, with the Mariners level on points with three sides above them in the play-off spots, meaning that depending on other results around the grounds they could potentially leave 2024 in the play-off places. Although Vale currently occupy an automatic promotion spot, they are only three points ahead of their opponents and the other teams tied on points with Grimsby. This means Vale could even drop out of the play-off spots if results didn’t go their way.
Since 2011, these sides have met nine times, across two competitions. David Artell’s side often come out the better against their opponents, winning six, and the majority of the ties. The other three are made up of two draws, with Vale only winning once against Grimsby since 2011.
Confrontation
29/12/2024
League Two League Two
Grimsby Town
Port Vale
3
0
21/07/2023
Club Friendlies Club Friendlies
Port Vale
Grimsby Town
1
1
Last Results - Grimsby Town 
18/01/2025
League Two League Two
Grimsby Town
Chesterfield
1
1
D
04/01/2025
League Two League Two
Bradford City
Grimsby Town
3
1
L
01/01/2025
League Two League Two
Accrington Stanley
Grimsby Town
3
2
L
29/12/2024
League Two League Two
Grimsby Town
Port Vale
3
0
W
26/12/2024
League Two League Two
Grimsby Town
Harrogate Town
2
1
W
Last Results - Port Vale
18/01/2025
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Newport County
3
2
W
04/01/2025
League Two League Two
Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
1
2
W
01/01/2025
League Two League Two
Port Vale
Cheltenham Town
0
0
D
29/12/2024
League Two League Two
Grimsby Town
Port Vale
3
0
L
26/12/2024
League Two League Two
Bradford City
Port Vale
2
1
L
Where to watch Grimsby Town vs Port Vale
Due to the 3PM English blackout, this game won’t be televised, but where can you watch it in person?
- Location: Blundell Park, Grimsby
- Date: Sunday December 29, 2024
Probable Lineups for Grimsby Town vs Port Vale
What sort of lineups can we expect from this League Two clash?
Predicted Grimsby Town Lineup:
- Lineup: J. Wright; L. Cass, H. Rodgers, C. McJannett, D. Hume; G. McEachran, E. Khouri, K. Green; J. Luker, J. Svanthorsson, D. Rose
- Injured/suspended: C. Vernam
- Manager: David Artell
Predicted Port Vale Lineup:
- Lineup: C. Ripley; C. Hall, J. Debrah, B. Heneghan, B. Cover, J. Lowe; R. Richards, R. Croasdale, A. Hackford; E. Chislett, J. Stockley
- Injured/suspended: B. Garrity, B. Baker-Boaitey, G. Byers, T. Sang
- Manager: Darren Moore
Media Centre – News about Grimsby Town vs Port Vale
⏭️ Next Up: Port Vale (H)
— Grimsby Town F.C. (@officialgtfc) December 27, 2024
💪 A chance to push on this Sunday! #GTFC
Next up for the Valiants, we make the trip to Blundell Park to take on Grimsby Town! ⏭️#PVFC | #SVA pic.twitter.com/dIrojji373
— Port Vale FC (@OfficialPVFC) December 27, 2024
