Grimsby will welcome Manchester United to Blundell Park on Wednesday, 27 August, for a crunch Carabao Cup second-round tie.
It's a huge match in Grimsby's history and the hosts will be desperate to at least make a game of it in front of the TV cameras.
For the visitors, it's a game that perhaps comes at a good time for them as they search for their first win of the season.
As part of this week's round of EFL Cup betting tips, check out our Grimsby vs Man United prediction below.
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Grimsby vs Man United prediction: Red Devils to edge through
Key Stats
- Grimsby are unbeaten in six competitive matches this season.
- Man United have won just one of their last 12 matches against English opposition.
- Both teams have scored inf four of Grimsby's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Grimsby 1-2 Man United
Under normal circumstances, a Premier League side should dismantle a League Two side by a far greater margin than this, but there are going to be plenty of nerves in the Man United camp, which will have an impact on their performance. The Red Devils are still searching for their first win of the new season and while they should get it here, they are unlikely to make it comfortable.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Grimsby are huge underdogs
- HOME: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
- DRAW: 15/2 (8.5) – 11.8%
- AWAY: 2/13 (1.15) – 86.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Grimsby vs Man United odds should come as a shock to nobody, given the hosts are three divisions lower down the English football pyramid than Man United. Ladbrokes have given Grimsby just a 6.7% chance of picking up a famous victory, while Man United have been given an 86.7% chance of winning the match.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in over 70 years
It is unlikely that anyone inside Blundell Park on Wednesday night will have ever seen Grimsby play Man United before, as the last clash between the two clubs came all the way back in 1948. Interestingly, the overal H2H is very close, with Grimsby enjoying 15 wins over Man United, and the Red Devils enjoying 16 wins.
Grimsby preview: A chance to become legends
Every single Grimsby Town player will be doing everything they can in training this week to get themselves a place in the starting XI, as the chance to play Man United doesn't come around often at their level. Two men who will unfortunately miss out through injury are Jason Svanthorsson and Sam Lavelle.
Predicted lineup: Pym (GK), Rodgers, Warren, McJannet, Staunton, McEachron, Amaluzor, Turi, Khouri, Burns, Kabia
England League 2 03/05/25
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AFC Wimbledon
1
Grimsby
0
England League 2 26/04/25
D
Milton Keynes Dons
0
Grimsby
0
England League 2 21/04/25
D
Port Vale
2
Grimsby
2
England League 2 18/04/25
L
Swindon
4
Grimsby
0
England League 2 12/04/25
D
Harrogate Town
2
Grimsby
2
Man United preview: A full debut for Sesko
Benjamin Sesko has been limited to two substitute appearances for Man United so far, but the big Slovenian will surely start this one. Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are their only injuries, but Amorim will heavily rotate his squad to give young and fringe players a chance to impress.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Heaven, Maguire, Fredricson, Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Amass, Mount, Zirkzee, Sesko
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
West Ham
2
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
1
Man Utd
4
England Premier League 04/05/25
L
Brentford
4
Man Utd
3
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Bournemouth
1
Man Utd
1
Player to watch: Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo is at the centre of transfer speculation as the transfer window enters its final days. The talented midfielder is yet to appear for Man Utd this season, prompting speculation that he has completely fallen out of favour with Ruben Amorim. Could this be his final appearance for the club?