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FA Cup: Gillingham vs Sheffield United – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Find expert insights on the FA Cup match between Gillingham and Sheffield United, including predictions, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.

The third-round FA Cup game at MEMS Priestfield on Saturday sees visitors Sheffield United facing home side Gillingham.

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Gillingham Form

In the previous three matches, Gillingham lost 0-2 against Crawley, beat Sutton United by 1-0, and won 0-1 against Colchester. In their last six FA Cup home matches, Gillingham have three wins, while they’ve drawn one and lost two.

Sheffield United Form

A draw is all that prevents Sheffield United from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed a point in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa before getting trounced against Luton by a 2-3 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Manchester City ran out 2-0 winners. Sheffield United, meanwhile, won twice, while they’ve drawn one and lost three in their last six away matches in the FA Cup.

Gillingham vs Sheffield United Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Gillingham and Sheffield United. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 28 of the last 30 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Gillingham have conceded in 8 of the last 10 home matches
  • Sheffield United have conceded in 21 of the last 22 matches
  • Sheffield United have not won 17 of the last 19 matches
  • Sheffield United have lost 7 of the last 8 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Sheffield United have conceded in the last 10 away matches in a row
  • Sheffield United have not won 10 of the last 11 away matches

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Gillingham vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

Full-time result

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments, Gillingham won five times and lost five as well. Sheffield United won zero times, drew two, and lost eight of their last 10 games away from home.

Both teams to score

Gillingham scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, Sheffield United only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games.

Total goals

Gillingham saw over 2.5 goals in two of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Sheffield United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Gillingham vs Sheffield United

To sum up, the upcoming match between Gillingham and Sheffield United seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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