Grimsby Town vs Halifax Town Match Analysis and Prediction

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Grimsby Town have lost four matches in all competitions and will be looking to return two winning ways when the host Halifax Town on Monday.

The hosts are currently 10th in the table, while Halifax are on the quest for promotion as they head into Monday’s encounter sitting second.

Grimsby will be returning to action for the first time since December 18, and they will try to focus beyond their last performance on Monday.

Their last fixture resuted in a disappointing 4-0 away defeat in the FA Trophy against Stockport County, which was their fourth consecutive loss in all competitions.

Grimsby will now be relieved to start the new year with a game on the home turf, after having played three of their last four competitive matches away from home.

The Marines have out up an impressive performance this season at Blundell Park, picking up seven victories from their nine home league matches.

Meanwhile, Halifax are involved in battle for promotion, which sees them enter Monday’s fixture three points behind league leaders Chesterfield.

The Shaymen encountered their promotion rivals in their most recent fixture, and it largely looked like Halifax would take the victory after Matt Warburton had opened the scoring in the 18th minute.

However, Chesterfield equalised in the 85th minute through Jack Clarke to pick up a point, and prevented Halifax from going top of the National League.

Despite that disappointment of conceding against Chesterfield, Pete Wild will be proud of his side who have lost just twice in their last 16 league games.

Having that kind of form that has resulted in Halifax battling it out at the top of the table, and after avoiding defeat in their previous five league matches, the Shaymen will be optimistic that they can collect at least a point at Blundell Park.

Grimsby Town vs Halifax Town head to head

The two teams have previously met on 7 occasions, their last being in the FA Trophy, and Halifax have 4 victories while Grimsby have 2, and they have drawn once. They have both scored 11 goals. Both have won twice in their last five encounters and they have drawn once.

Halifax Town 1-1 Grimsby Town 16/09/14

Grimsby Town 1-0 Halifax Town 11/11/14

Grimsby Town 7-0 Halifax Town 13/10/15

Halifax Town 4-2 Grimsby Town 20/02/16

Halifax Town 1-0 Grimsby Town 22/05/16

Grimsby Town latest home form

Grimsby have most recently been on a relatively low form at home, as they have lost two of their last three matches, to Notts County and Chesterfield. They have won three of their last five matches at home, with their last victory coming on November 19 when they defeated Southend United.

Grimsby Town 6-0 Dover Athletic 02/10/21

Grimsby Town 2-0 Yeovil Town 23/10/21

Grimsby Town 0-1 Notts County 30/10/21

Grimsby Town 1-0 Southend United 19/11/21

Grimsby Town 0-1 Chesterfield 11/12/21

Grimsby Town latest away form

Grimsby have recently been on a poor run of form on the road, having lost their last six away matches successively. Their last away victory came on October 16 when they defeated Bromsgrove Sporting in the FA Cup. In their last five, they have scored 3 goals and conceded 12.

Kidderminster Harriers 1-0 Grimsby Town 06/11/21

Aldershot Town 2-1 Grimsby Town 13/11/21

Solihull Moors 2-0 Grimsby Town 23/11/21

Dangenham & Redbridge 3-2 Grimsby Town 04/12/21

Stockport County 4-0 Grimsby Town 18/12/21

Halifax Town latest home form

Halifax have been on a good run of form at home, as they have lost just once in their five most recent matches, a 2-1 defeat to Wrexham. They have recently defeated Maidenhead United 7-4 in the FA Cup. They have won four and lost one of their last five.

Halifax Town 1-0 Pontefract Collieries 19/10/21

Halifax Town 1-0 Dagenham & Redbridge 26/10/21

Halifax Town 7-4 Maidenhead United 06/11/21

Halifax Town 1-2 Wrexham 23/11/21

Halifax Town 2-0 King’s Lynn Town 14/12/21

Halifax Town latest away form

Halifax have recently lost 2-0 to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Cup and defeated Bradford(Park Avenue) through penulty shootouts after a 3-3 draw in the FA Trophy. They have also not lost in any of their last five National League matches, winning three and drawing two in the process.

Torquay United 2-3 Halifax Town 27/11/21

Kidderminster Harriers 2-0 Halifax Town 05/12/21

Wealdstone 0-1 Halifax Town 11/12/21

Bradford(Park Avenue) 3-3(P) Halifax Town 21/12/21

Chesterfield 1-1 Halifax Town 28/12/21

Grimsby Town news

Grimsby will be missing the services of John McAtee and Lenell John-Lewis through suspension. Hurst is likely to recall Luke Waterfall, Shaun Pearson and David Longe-King who are set to line up in defence.

Goalkeeper Max Crocombe started the last two league games is also expected to start once again on Monday.

Halifax Town news

Manager Pete Wild is likely to name an unchanged side for the Monday’s fixture, with Matt Warburton posing the goal threat from midfield, looking to score in his fourth consecutive league game.

Halifax’s top scorer in the league this season Billy Waters will be aiming to add to his 11 goals.

Prediction and Odds

Grimsby have fared on well at home this season, but have recently been inconsistent, which might make them vulnerable here.

Meanwhile, Halifax have been impressive in their outings, with just two defeats in the season so far, and we could see the visitors pick up at least a point here.

Odds: 1 2.35 X 3.05 2 2.50