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League Two: Gillingham vs Chesterfield – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 4 match between Gillingham and Chesterfield and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Chesterfield come to MEMS Priestfield for the League Two match on Saturday, Gillingham will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Looking at the current standings in the League Two, the two teams are separated by two points.

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Form: Gillingham vs Chesterfield

Gillingham Form

In their last three matches, Gillingham lost 3-1 against Swansea, won 0-1 against Morecambe, before drawing 0-0 against Fleetwood. Gillingham claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew four and lost zero, scored 11 goals and conceded five.

Chesterfield Form

In their last three matches, Chesterfield lost 2-1 against Derby, won 0-5 against Crewe, and drew 1-1 with Salford City. Chesterfield only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew one and lost four as well as being outscored by 12 goals to nine.

Betting facts for Gillingham and Chesterfield

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

  • Gillingham have not lost the last 13 home matches in a row
  • Gillingham have not lost the last 12 home matches in a row in the League Two
  • In 8 of the last 10 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Gillingham have scored in 10 of the last 12 home matches in the League Two
  • In the last 3 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Chesterfield have conceded in 22 of the last 24 away matches in the League Two
  • Chesterfield have conceded in 19 of the last 21 matches in the League Two
  • Chesterfield have not won 15 of the last 17 away matches in the League Two
  • In 10 of the last 12 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Gillingham vs Chesterfield

Timothee Dieng look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six League Two matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers James Berry adds to his three League Two goals come this coming Saturday.

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Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at MEMS Priestfield, Gillingham won four and drew six. Chesterfield won two of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew one and lost seven. Gillingham are on an amazing streak of now 12 games at home in a row without defeat. Chesterfield have not lost to Gillingham in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Gillingham scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Chesterfield scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Chesterfield managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Gillingham have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Chesterfield.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Gillingham, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Chesterfield, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.7 times goals per game.

Suggested bet: Gillingham vs Chesterfield

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Gillingham and Chesterfield seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League Two match.

Gillingham vs Chesterfield: Who wins the game?

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