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League Two: Gillingham vs Crewe – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 41 match between Gillingham and Crewe and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Gillingham enjoy home advantage, when visitors Crewe swing by this coming Friday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

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Team form: Gillingham vs Crewe

Gillingham Form

Gillingham have four points to show from their last three matches, as they lost 2-0 against AFC Wimbledon, before drawing 1-1 with Grimsby. They won their most recent game 2-3 against Morecambe. Gillingham just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six League Two matches at the MEMS Priestfield. They also drew five and lost zero of these six encounters, in which they scored six and conceded five goals.

Crewe Form

In their previous three matches, Crewe beat Sutton United 1-0, lost 3-1 against Milton Keynes Dons and drew 1-1 with AFC Wimbledon. Crewe won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored ten goals whilst conceding eight.

Betting facts for Gillingham and Crewe

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

  • In 41 of the last 43 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Crewe have conceded in 10 of the last 12 away matches
  • Crewe have conceded in 9 of the last 11 away matches in the League Two
  • Crewe have not lost 6 of the last 8 away matches
  • Crewe have not lost 6 of the last 8 away matches in the League Two
  • Crewe have scored in 7 of the last 9 matches

In-form players: Gillingham vs Crewe

Look no further than Timothee Dieng, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Gillingham in the League Two, while Elliott Nevitt managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Crewe in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Gillingham won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at MEMS Priestfield. They drew six and lost two as well, while Crewe won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Gillingham are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 8 matches without defeat. Gillingham have not lost to Crewe in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Gillingham scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Crewe got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Gillingham managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Crewe have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Gillingham when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Gillingham saw over 2.5 goals in two 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 Crewe, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.

Betting prediction: Gillingham vs Crewe

To sum up, the upcoming match between Gillingham and Crewe seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

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