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League Two: Gillingham vs Grimsby – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 39 match between Gillingham and Grimsby and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Gillingham enjoy home advantage, when visitors Grimsby swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League Two. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Gillingham approach round 39 as number 10 in the League Two table with 55 points on their account so far. With 38 rounds behind them, Grimsby have amassed 38 points, placing them as number 21 in the standings.

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Form: Gillingham vs Grimsby

Gillingham Form

In their last three matches, Gillingham lost 2-0 against Barrow, drew 1-1 with Tranmere, before losing to AFC Wimbledon by 2-0. Gillingham claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League Two, which also saw them drawing five and losing zero matches, in which they scored six and conceded five goals.

Grimsby Form

Grimsby claimed five points in their previous three matches, which started with a 0-0 draw with AFC Wimbledon. This was followed by another draw with Sutton United, this time 1-1, before they outclassed Milton Keynes Dons by 1-0. Grimsby claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by four goals to five.

Betting stats and facts for Gillingham and Grimsby

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

  • In 40 of the last 42 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 16 of the last 18 Gillingham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Gillingham home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Gillingham home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 6 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Grimsby have not won 26 of the last 28 away matches
  • Grimsby have not won 21 of the last 23 away matches in the League Two
  • In 10 of the last 12 Grimsby away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Grimsby away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 8 Grimsby away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Gillingham vs Grimsby

Timothee Dieng is the most prolific League Two marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Grimsby look to Danny Rose, hoping he can add to his current total of two League Two goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Gillingham won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at MEMS Priestfield. They drew five and lost three as well, while Grimsby won one of their last 10 games away. They drew seven and lost two. Gillingham did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. Grimsby didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent games. Grimsby didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games. Gillingham have not lost to Grimsby in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Gillingham only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Grimsby scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Gillingham managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Gillingham have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Grimsby.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Gillingham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Grimsby, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.

Recommended tip: Gillingham vs Grimsby

To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Gillingham vs Grimsby mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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