Gillingham vs Cheltenham Predictions

Away woes leave Cheltenham vulnerable

Gillingham look the best bet when they host Cheltenham on Saturday. There is a gulf between these teams in the standings, with Gillingham possessing a clear edge if the league table is any guide.

Gillingham are fourth in League Two, six points behind leaders Walsall with six wins, three draws and two losses from their 11 games this season, while Cheltenham are in 22nd place, having won two, drawn one and lost eight.

The hosts have been impressive defensively at home this season, conceding just two goals in five League Two games – an average of 0.40 goals per game.

The hosts are in fine fettle. Gillingham have enjoyed success in six of their last eight home games in League Two.

The visitors have been disappointing in front of goal on their travels, with just two goals in five League Two games – an average of 0.40 goals a game.

Cheltenham’s recent results do not inspire confidence. They have lost three of their last four League Two matches and have gone six games without an away win.

Gillingham may be able to edge out Cheltenham in a closely-fought game, with a 2-1 home win the correct-score pick. The visitors have lost five of their last six away games in League Two, and four of Gillingham’s six victories this season have been by one goal.

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Edited by Mark Langdon