Port Vale host Grimsby in a huge Easter Monday clash which could have a huge impact on the promotion race in League Two.
League Two
Our 3 predictions for Port Vale vs Grimsby Town
- 1st prediction: Port Vale to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Over 2.5 goals in the game
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score
1st prediction for Port Vale vs Grimsby Town: Port Vale to win or draw – 1/5
This is a huge game in League Two; a win for Port Vale will all but secure their immediate promotion back to League One with goal difference the only issue; dropped points will blow the promotion race wide open and may even see them drop out of the automatic spots. As for Grimsby, a win would help their play off push, with the Mariners currently outside the top seven on account of their poor goal difference. A loss wouldn’t be awful for them, but with only three games left they need to gather some momentum ahead of a potential play-off campaign, which looks set to be decided on the final day. With both sides coming into this off a loss, they will be looking to bounce back. Port Vale look the more likely for a result given their league position and with home advantage, this could be a key day for them.
2nd prediction for Port Vale vs Grimsby Town: Over 2.5 goals in the game – 19/20
This is going to be an absolute cracker. Port Vale come into this off the back of a 3-2 loss against Carlisle United, with a missed penalty stopping a comeback. They will look for a win here to make up for that and open up a bit of a gap at the top of the table, which could be four points with two games left after this one. With home advantage, they will attack as they look to all but confirm promotion in front of their home crowd, so there will be goals aplenty. As for Grimsby, they have scored plenty this season but have also conceded a fair few, with a poor goal difference of -5 which may come back to bite them. This was highlighted by their 0-4 home loss to Swindon which they will want revenge from. They will have to be careful as the away team but will go for it as they look to get into the play-offs, though this may work against them.
3rd prediction for Port Vale vs Grimsby Town: Both teams to score – 3/4
This is a similar prediction to the previous one. As mentioned, both sides are confident in front of goal, which they will hope will carry through to the end of the season. This is also a high stakes game for both sides, and Port Vale in particular will hope to get promoted in style despite the tightness of the table. A win for Wycombe would ensure they remain in the top two whatever Wrexham do and will put them in the drivers seat for the final two fixtures. A win for Charlton is the only way they keep up their slim hopes of automatic promotion so they will attack, though they are probably getting ready for a play-off campaign. With such a key game ahead of us, we’re in for a treat.
Best odds for Port Vale vs Grimsby Town
| Bookmaker | Port Vale | Draw | Grimsby Town |
| MyriadPlay | 9/10 | 9/4 | 13/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 1/1 | 9/4 | 13/5 |
| Betarno | 24/25 | 211/100 | 271/100 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
This is a massive game. A win for Vale would all but confirm promotion while dropped points would blow the race wide open. A win for Grimsby would potentially see them into the play-offs as they continue their push.
In terms of form coming into this, both sides are doing generally well. They both have only two losses in the last six, Vale with one more win. They both come into this on a defeat though, Vale losing 3-2 at Carlisle and Grimsby losing 4-0 to Swindon.
Taking fixture history into account, Grimsby have the upper hand with 43 wins to 34. Vale have won five of the last six though, and will be hoping that record continues.
Confrontation
Where to watch Port Vale vs Grimsby Town
This is a huge game in League Two, though it won’t be televised. Here’s where you can watch it.
- Location: Vale Park, Stoke on Trent, UK, ST6 1AW
- Date and time: 3pm UK time, Monday 21st April 2025
Probable lineups for Port Vale vs Grimsby Town
This is an interesting game in terms of team selection. Both sides have plenty to play for and have to go for it, so they’ll pick their best teams. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
Port Vale
Line up: B Amos, N Smith, C Hall, J Debrah, R Walters, R Curtis, R Croasdale, B Garrity, J Shorrock, J Stockley, L Tolaj
Injuries/suspensions: M Clark (injured)
Coach: Darren Moore
Grimsby Town
Line up: J Wright, H Rodgers, D Tharne, C McJannett, G Turi, D Burns, K Green, E Khouri, D Hume, D Rose, L Barrington
Injuries/suspensions: C Ainley (injured)
Coach: David Artell
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