Ace Football previews the League Two round 4 match between Gillingham and Chesterfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, Gillingham will look to justify their title credentials this coming Tuesday when they take on Chesterfield for a round 4 match in the League Two.
Looking at the League Two standings, the current difference between the sides is four points and 11 places.
Team form: Gillingham vs Chesterfield
Gillingham Form
Gillingham look in good shape before their upcoming match, as they seek to remain unbeaten. They started by taking out Walsall in a 1-0 win, before a 1-1 draw followed against AFC Wimbledon. Their most recent outing resulted in a 1-1 draw in a hard fought encounter with Tranmere. Gillingham claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the League Two, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored five and conceded two goals.
Chesterfield Form
Their past three matches saw Chesterfield beating Cheltenham 0-2, losing 0-2 against Mansfield, and beating Bristol Rovers by 3-1. Chesterfield won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored five goals whilst conceding six.
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.
- In 24 of the last 26 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 24 of the last 26 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 23 of the last 25 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 21 of the last 22 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Chesterfield away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Chesterfield have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Gillingham vs Chesterfield
It is the beginning of a new League Two campaign, and both Gillingham and Chesterfield will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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Full-time result
Gillingham claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing one. Chesterfield won five of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost four of the games in this run. Gillingham are on an amazing streak of now 15 games in a row without defeat. Gillingham are on a fine streak of 8 matches without defeat at home. Gillingham have not lost to Chesterfield in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Gillingham scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Chesterfield got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Gillingham managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Gillingham have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Chesterfield.
Total goals
Gillingham saw over 2.5 goals in zero of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Chesterfield, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.