League Two: Gillingham vs Cambridge U – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 22 match between Gillingham and Cambridge U and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both Gillingham and Cambridge U are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the League Two. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe this coming Friday.

Placed 12th in the table Gillingham have amassed 30 points after 21 matches. On 34 points, Cambridge U rank eightth with 21 matches played this season.

Form: Gillingham vs Cambridge U

Gillingham Form

Gillingham only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 0-0 against Colchester, followed by another draw. This time 2-2 against Barrow, before going down in a 2-1 defeat against Fleetwood. Gillingham did not win any of their last six League Two matches at the MEMS Priestfield. They came through these matches with a record of four draws and two defeats, in which they conceded 11 and scored seven goals.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U look solid currently after going three matches unbeaten, which started by drawing 1-1 against Chesterfield. They followed that up by sharing the spoils with Milton Keynes Dons in a 1-1 draw, before taking out Accrington in a 2-0 win. Cambridge U claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by five goals to three.

Betting facts for Gillingham and Cambridge U

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Gillingham and Cambridge U. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

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Full-time result

Gillingham won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing three as well. Cambridge U won one from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew five and lost four in this run. Cambridge U didn’t lose any of their 7 most recent games.

Both teams to score

Gillingham scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Cambridge U scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Gillingham played. Cambridge U managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Gillingham were first on target in five of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Gillingham saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Cambridge U, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.