Gillingham host bottom-placed Newport County in a League Two clash where both sides are desperate for points. As they seem to be evenly matched at the moment, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. The Gills have yet to register a win this season away from home and are struggling overall, sitting 16th with just 0.70 points per game from recent matches. Forward Euan Williams remains sidelined, and the team has failed to score in 30% of their matches, though BTTS has occurred in 70% of games, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. At home, Gillingham’s record remains poor, with five consecutive draws or losses, but they average 1.17 goals scored per home match.
Newport County, 24th, continue to struggle, scoring just 0.80 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in only 20% of matches. Long-term absentee Keenan Patten limits their attacking options. Historically, this fixture has been high-scoring, with 56% of matches seeing both teams score and 89% exceeding 1.5 goals. There are no fresh injury worries for the visiting team, which definitely supports our betting angle.
Gillingham’s home leaks and given Newport’s attacking potential, we believe that there is big value in betting on BTTS, alongside Over 1.5 goals and Half Time Draw.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Gillingham vs Newport County prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gillingham 1 - 1 Newport County
Gillingham vs Newport County Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Elliott Nevitt @ 140 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferGillingham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlddl | 0.70 |
| Home | ddddd | 0.83 |
| Away | ddll | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.83 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.67 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.56 | 1.38 |
Newport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwl | 0.60 |
| Home | dldw | 1.25 |
| Away | lldll | 0.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.00 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.00 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.47 | 1.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.86 | 1.57 | 2.05 |
Gillingham vs Newport County Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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