Ace Football previews the League Two game between Gillingham and Colchester who meet up this coming Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Colchester come to MEMS Priestfield for the League Two match this coming Tuesday, Gillingham will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Team form: Gillingham vs Colchester
Gillingham Form
In their previous three matches, Gillingham first drew 1-1 against Accrington, then 0-0 against Walsall before also finishing even in a 1-1 draw against Harrogate Town. Gillingham managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored four and conceded four goals.
Colchester Form
In their last three matches, Colchester won 3-0 win against Fleetwood, lost 4-1 against Bradford and lost 1-2 against Grimsby. Colchester managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding six times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for Gillingham and Colchester
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Gillingham and Colchester. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 34 of the last 36 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 20 of the last 22 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 17 of the last 18 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Colchester matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Colchester matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Colchester matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Colchester matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Colchester away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Gillingham vs Colchester
Look no further than Max Clark, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Gillingham in the League Two, while Harry Anderson managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Colchester in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular betting markets: Gillingham vs Colchester
Full-time result
Gillingham claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Colchester won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Colchester scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches.
Both teams to score
Gillingham scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Colchester got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Colchester managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Colchester have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Gillingham when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Gillingham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Colchester’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Colchester scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.
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