Ace Football previews the League Two game between Gillingham and Walsall who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Walsall head over to the MEMS Priestfield this coming Saturday to face title favourites Gillingham in a round 2 match in the League Two.
Gillingham were most likely hoping for more from their opening match of the season, but nevertheless set off with a point in the table.
Team form: Gillingham vs Walsall
Gillingham Form
Gillingham have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 1-1 draw with Swindon, a 0-1 victory over Port Vale, and a 1-1 draw with Accrington. Gillingham won three of their previous six matches at MEMS Priestfield in the League Two. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring five goals to two against.
Walsall Form
The results have been up and down for Walsall, who beat Chesterfield by 2-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against AFC Wimbledon, before claiming a victory in a 2-1 game against Swindon. Walsall 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 five goals conceded and five scored.
Betting facts for Gillingham and Walsall
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Gillingham and Walsall. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 25 of the last 27 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 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 12 of the last 13 Gillingham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 7 Walsall matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Walsall away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 5 Walsall away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Walsall matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Walsall have won 4 of the last 5 matches in the League Two while scoring less than 2.5 goals
Players in form: Gillingham vs Walsall
Joseph Gbode has been great for Gillingham lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Walsall are optimistic that Charlie Lakin doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Betting markets: Gillingham vs Walsall
Full-time result
Gillingham claimed four wins, drew four and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Walsall won three, drew five and lost two of their last 10 games away. Amazingly, Gillingham are on a streak of 13 matches without defeat. Gillingham did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. Gillingham have not lost to Walsall in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Gillingham scored first in six of their last ten home games. Walsall got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Walsall managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in one of Gillingham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Walsall’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Gillingham scored at least one goal in their last 10 matches.
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