Gillingham slipped to 14th after consecutive defeats to Bromley and Notts County, and their recent numbers underline that inconsistency. However, we predict a 2-1 home win as Tranmere do not seem to be at the top of their game. The Gills average 1.20 points per game at home, with matches at Priestfield producing a high 3.60 goals per game due to a mix of improved scoring (1.60 scored) and leaky defending (2.00 conceded). Their expected goals at home stands at 1.94, suggesting they usually create enough to threaten, but their failure to keep a clean sheet in any of their last four home outings remains a concern.
Tranmere, on the other hand, do not seem to be at their sharpest, losing five straight and sitting 17th. Their defensive struggles are clear: conceding 2.20 goals per match overall and 2.33 at home, while their away defence isn’t much stronger at 2.00 conceded per match. Important forward Dylan Jones is a major doubt, adding to an already limited attacking output of 1.25 goals per away game and an away expected goals of just 1.47. While the H2H is perfectly balanced (4–4–4), current momentum clearly favours Gillingham, especially with Tranmere’s injury issues and collapsing confidence.
As both sides average above 2.5 goals per match this season, we believe that there is big value in betting on Over 2.5 goals. Additionally, BTTS and Gillingham Win or Draw bets seem appealing as Tranmere suffered a dip in form.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 15:01.
What is our Gillingham vs Tranmere prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gillingham 2 - 1 Tranmere
Gillingham vs Tranmere Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Josh Andrews @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Josh Andrews @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Gillingham -0.5 @ -122 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Gillingham to Win @ -275 Odds
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View OfferGillingham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwll | 1.00 |
| Home | dddwl | 1.20 |
| Away | dllwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.60 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 100% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.73 | 1.94 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.38 |
Tranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllll | 0.60 |
| Home | wllll | 0.50 |
| Away | lwll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.69 | 1.84 | 1.47 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.41 | 1.81 |
Gillingham vs Tranmere Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Gillingham (33%)
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Tranmere (33%)
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