Ace Football previews the League Two round 7 match between Gillingham and Bristol Rovers and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Bristol Rovers come to MEMS Priestfield for the League Two match this coming Saturday, Gillingham will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
While Bristol Rovers are chasing the lead in the League Two after collecting 12 points in six rounds, Gillingham trail by nine points after six rounds, leaving them as number 11 in the table.
Form: Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers
Gillingham Form
Their last three matches saw Gillingham drawing 1-1 with Chesterfield, before taking out Rochdale by 1-4, and Tranmere by 2-0. Gillingham claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored seven and conceded eight goals.
Bristol Rovers Form
Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Bristol Rovers. They first took out Colchester by 2-0 before downing Rotherham by 1-0. The winning streak came to an end against Grimsby, who ran out 2-0 winners. Bristol Rovers managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding nine times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats and facts for Gillingham and Bristol Rovers
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Gillingham and Bristol Rovers. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 11 of the last 13 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Bristol Rovers have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Bristol Rovers have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Bristol Rovers have won the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Bristol Rovers have won the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 Bristol Rovers away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with James Brophy, who is performing well for Gillingham. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League Two outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Bristol Rovers.The visitors will be looking to Tom James to find the net once again, after managing two League Two goals for Bristol Rovers in recent matches.
Popular markets: Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers
Full-time result
Gillingham won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at MEMS Priestfield. They drew one and lost five as well, while Bristol Rovers won five of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost three. Gillingham are without defeat in 5 matches on the spin.
Both teams to score
Gillingham scored first in six of their last ten home games. Bristol Rovers scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Gillingham managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Gillingham have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Bristol Rovers.
Total goals
Gillingham saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Bristol Rovers’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.9 goals in these matches.
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