Grimsby Town vs Nott’m Forest – Tuesday’s second-round EFL Cup match between Risby Town and Nottingham Forest is at home.
Both teams will be hoping to give their supporters a cup run to get behind since they were both promoted last season. Paul Hurst’s team defeated Notts County,
Wrexham, and Solihull Moors in extra time, with Gavan Holahan’s 96th-minute equalizer against the former game being absolutely crucial as The Mariners went on an incredible run.
Hurst will be confident that his team can avoid being involved in a relegation fight after picking up four points from their first four League Two games.
Additionally, their 4-0 victory over Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Cup’s first round was a terrific way to celebrate their return to the tournament.
Of course, facing a Premier League team like Nottingham Forest will be considerably more difficult, but the 47-year-old will attempt to take advantage of any significant personnel changes made by their upcoming opponents.
In fact, Nottingham Forest has adjusted to life in the Premier League very well thus far, having defeated West Ham United and earning a draw against Everton after losing to Newcastle United on the league’s opening day.
Brennan Johnson’s 81st-minute goal at Goodison Park would have disappointed Steve Cooper’s team, but the former Swansea manager understands he must be patient before anticipating any possible fireworks because so many new players are still settling in.
With 16 first-team players signed so far for a combined sum of close to £150 million, Forest’s extravagant spending this summer has, in fact, drawn the attention of many onlookers from all over the world.
Grimsby Town vs Nott’m Forest – Betting Analysis
Cooper may give some of his newcomers a chance to impress their new manager during Tuesday’s cup match at Grimsby, but he will be wary of the risk that an upset may jeopardize their season.
Hurst had a potent squad in the previous round’s thrashing of Crewe, so there doesn’t appear to be a good reason for the former Ipswich Town manager to switch things up against stronger competition.
Ryan Taylor might rest in the attack, which would give Aribim Pepple another chance to lead the line, therefore Danny Amos could fill in at left-back.
Moussa Niakhate, a central defender who missed Forest’s trip to Merseyside on Saturday due to a hamstring strain that will likely sideline him for several weeks, will not be traveling.
Following his high-profile move, Morgan Gibbs-White made his debut against Everton from the bench and is expected to start this match.
Emmanuel Dennis, Remo Freuler, Cheikhou Kouyate, Giulian Biancone, and Wayne Hennessey are also expected to make their complete debuts.
Omar Richards is still out due to a fractured leg, and Jack Colback is doubtful to play after recently suffering from illness.
Cooper at Grimsby is expected to give opportunities to numerous new arrivals, so there is a risk the visitors may be a little disjointed.
However, several of the players who are anticipated to start have the ability to significantly enhance Forest, who might have fun on Tuesday in Lincolnshire.
Grimsby Town vs Nott’m Forest – Head -to- Head
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