Gillingham look to get back on course after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Swindon Town, but with Bristol Rovers brimming with confidence following a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Gills have struggled at home of late, scoring just 0.80 goals per match and failing to hit the net in 40% of home fixtures. Defensively the numbers are equally concerning, with 2.40 goals conceded per home match and 0% clean sheets in that spell. Their xG (1.43) suggests they create chances, but the finishing has consistently let them down.
Bristol Rovers travel boosted by the return of Shaqai Forde and a solid 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town. The Pirates come into this with 1.60 points per game over their last 10 and an impressive 80% home win rate, though their away form is weaker (0.80 PPG). Still, Rovers score 0.80 goals per away match—the same as Gillingham’s home average—but crucially concede less, with 1.40 away goals against.
Given Bristol Rovers' better form and stronger defensive profile, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals (both sides average under 1 goal scored in their respective home/away splits).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gillingham 0 - 1 Bristol Rovers
Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ronan Hale @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ronan Hale @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bristol Rovers +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Bristol Rovers +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bristol Rovers to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bristol Rovers to Win/Bristol Rovers to Win @ 333 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bristol Rovers - Yes @ 225 Odds
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View OfferGillingham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlllwdlll | 0.70 |
| Home | wldll | 0.80 |
| Away | lllwl | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.20 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 0.50 | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.48 | 1.34 |
Bristol Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlllwdwwlw | 1.60 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Away | lldwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.00 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.31 |
Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Gillingham (58%)
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Bristol Rovers (25%)
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