Gillingham will be hoping to build on their 4-1 victory over Rochdale when they face Tranmere Rovers at Priestfield Stadium. The Gills are expected to maintain their attacking approach, although Goodwin and Obiero both picked up injuries against Rochdale, with Sillah and King ready to step in. Gillingham have won just 20% of their last 10 home matches and average only 0.60 goals per game there, while conceding 2.20. Their home BTTS rate stands at 40%.
Tranmere, meanwhile, are looking to remain unbeaten in the new League Two campaign after a 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic. However, Oldham managed 22 goal attempts and 1.93 xG in that defeat, suggesting Tranmere were far from flawless defensively. The visitors have scored 1.60 goals per game across their last 10, with BTTS landing in 70%. They have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash.
As Tranmere have seen BTTS in 70% of their last 10 matches, we are tempted to place our bets on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 1.5 goals (92% of the last 13 H2H meetings produced at least two goals).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Gillingham vs Tranmere prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gillingham 1 - 1 Tranmere
Gillingham vs Tranmere Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Joe Ironside @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Joe Ironside @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Tranmere +0.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Gillingham +1 @ -138 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 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Gillingham - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferGillingham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwlldddw | 0.90 |
| Home | lwlld | 0.80 |
| Away | llddw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.80 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.70 | 1.58 | 1.82 |
Tranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlddwdddw | 1.40 |
| Home | lddwdw | 1.50 |
| Away | wldd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.83 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.67 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.51 | 1.45 |
Gillingham vs Tranmere Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Gillingham (38%)
13 Matches
Tranmere (31%)
