Grimsby Town vs Manchester United: Top Goalscorer, Top Assist Odds, Key Players to Watch, and More

As the 2025-26 EFL Cup season heats up, Manchester United will face Grimsby Town in a second-round clash on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This matchup pits the Red Devils, who are still searching for their first win of the season, against a resilient League Two side that has started the campaign unbeaten in six games.

With Manchester United’s early struggles and Grimsby’s potential to cause an upset, this game promises excitement. This article dives into the top goalscorer and betting options provided by BetMGM for this intriguing encounter.

Kicking off our #CarabaoCup campaign at Blundell Park 🫡
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 27, 2025

Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Odds for Grimsby Town vs Manchester United

Here are the Odds to First Goal Scorer and Anytime Goalscorer for Grimsby Town vs. Manchester United (via BetMGM):

Player	Team	First Goal Scorer Odds	To Score Odds
Benjamin Sesko	Man Utd	+245	-159
Matheus Cunha	Man Utd	+360	+100
Bruno Fernandes	Man Utd	+390	+108
Bryan Mbuemo	Man Utd	+400	+117
Jayden Sweeney	Grimsby	+450	+1200

(Odds via BetMGM)

Manchester United’s attacking options, led by Sesko and Cunha, are favorites, but Grimsby’s Sweeney could capitalize on home advantage and set-piece opportunities.

Odds to Score at Least 2 Goals

(Odds via BetMGM)

Player	Team	To Score at Least 2 Goals Odds
Matheus Cunha	Man Utd	+475
Benjamin Sesko	Man Utd	+275
Bryan Mbuemo	Man Utd	+575
Bruno Fernandes	Man Utd	+510

Benjamin Sesko, the new Manchester United forward, is the most likely player to score at least two goals against Grimsby Town, with odds of +275. Matheus Cunha is also a strong contender with odds of +475.

The odds for players to score multiple goals, combined with the significant disparity in team quality, suggest that Manchester United will score several goals. Bettors can explore options like full-time results, over/under goals, and player props on BetMGM for this thrilling EFL Cup fixture.

Mayur Dedwal

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