Ace Football previews the League Two round 5 match between Gillingham and Crewe and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Gillingham enjoy home advantage, when visitors Crewe swing by this coming Saturday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
A glance at the League Two table reveals that the current difference between the teams is four points and five places.
Team form: Gillingham vs Crewe
Gillingham Form
In their last three matches, Gillingham drew 1-1 with AFC Wimbledon before recording another draw with Tranmere in a 1-1 match and beat Chesterfield with a 4-1 scoreline. Gillingham managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored nine goals and conceded three times.
Crewe Form
In their last three matches, Crewe lost against Stockport County by 3-1, beat Crawley by 1-0 winning 1-4 against Fleetwood. Crewe claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads six goals conceded and seven scored.
Betting facts for Gillingham and Crewe
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Gillingham and Crewe. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 27 of the last 29 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 22 of the last 23 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 21 of the last 23 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 15 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 23 of the last 25 Crewe away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Crewe matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Crewe matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Crewe away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Crewe away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Gillingham vs Crewe
Look no further than Armani Little, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Gillingham in the League Two, while Conor Thomas managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for Crewe in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Gillingham vs Crewe
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at MEMS Priestfield, Gillingham won six and drew four. Crewe won three of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew four and lost three. Amazingly, Gillingham are on a streak of 16 matches without defeat. Gillingham are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Crewe won their last 4 matches on the bounce. Gillingham have not lost to Crewe in 7 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Gillingham scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Crewe only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Gillingham managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out one time in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Gillingham, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Crewe’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.6 goals in these matches. Gillingham are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 13 matches.
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