Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 12/09
The encounter between Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 12/09.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Over 3.5 Goals
Why we predict over 3.5 Goals
Our betting pick is Over 3.5 Goals for the Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers contest.
This game promises end-to-end action, with both teams expected to push forward and create plenty of opportunities. A high-scoring affair featuring at least four goals looks realistic.
Key Betting Insights
Gillingham
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
Tranmere Rovers
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Over 3.5 Goals: 11/4
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Gillingham Preview
Gillingham has completed 5 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.2 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 6 goals (1.2 per game) and conceded 6 (1.2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Gillingham has played 57 matches, scoring 67 goals (1.18 per match) and conceding 90 (1.58 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Gillingham
Goals Scored:67
Goals Conceded:90
Average Goals Scored:1.18
Average Goals Conceded:1.58
Wins:15
Goal Difference:-23
Date
Game
Result
12/09
Gillingham
2 - 0
Tranmere Rovers
W
05/09
Rochdale
1 - 4
Gillingham
W
01/09
Chesterfield
1 - 1
Gillingham
D
29/08
Gillingham
1 - 1
Northampton Town
D
22/08
Fleetwood Town
0 - 0
Gillingham
D
Gillingham to win the match: 6/4
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Tranmere Rovers Preview
Across 5 EFL League Two matches, Tranmere Rovers has posted 2 victories, 3 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1.8 points per fixture. In those games they scored 9 (1.8 per match) and conceded 5 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Tranmere Rovers has earned 14 wins from 58 matches across all competitions, scoring 73 goals (1.26 per match) and conceding 97 (1.67 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Tranmere Rovers
Goals Scored:73
Goals Conceded:97
Average Goals Scored:1.26
Average Goals Conceded:1.67
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-24
Date
Game
Result
12/09
Gillingham
2 - 0
Tranmere Rovers
L
05/09
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 0
Oldham Athletic
W
01/09
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 2
Rotherham United
D
29/08
Newport County
2 - 2
Tranmere Rovers
D
22/08
Port Vale
1 - 1
Tranmere Rovers
D
Tranmere Rovers to win the match: 7/4
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Statistical Insights for Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Gillingham
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
D
D
L
1.2
Home
D
L
L
W
L
0.8
Away
W
D
D
L
L
1
Tranmere Rovers
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
D
D
1.2
Home
W
D
W
D
D
1.8
Away
D
D
L
W
D
1.2
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Home Win
6/4
40%
Draw
11/5
31.75%
Away Win
6/4
39.22%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Gillingham
6
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Tranmere Rovers scored +17% more goals than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.
Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers goals scored count, last 5 matches
Rochdale
4
Chesterfield
1
Northampton Town
1
Fleetwood Town
0
Walsall
0
0
Gillingham
2
Oldham Athletic
2
Rotherham United
2
Newport County
1
Port Vale
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Gillingham
6
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Tranmere Rovers conceded +17% more goals than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.
Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Rochdale
1
Chesterfield
1
Northampton Town
1
Fleetwood Town
0
Walsall
3
2
Gillingham
0
Oldham Athletic
2
Rotherham United
2
Newport County
1
Port Vale
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Key metrics
Corners
Gillingham
20
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
18
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Gillingham received +11% more corners than Tranmere Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers corners count, last 5 matches
Rochdale
6
Chesterfield
2
Northampton Town
4
Fleetwood Town
2
Walsall
6
5
Gillingham
2
Oldham Athletic
2
Rotherham United
6
Newport County
3
Port Vale
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Key metrics
Cards
Gillingham
11
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
13
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Tranmere Rovers received +18% more cards than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.
Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers cards count, last 5 matches
Rochdale
1
Chesterfield
2
Northampton Town
2
Fleetwood Town
2
Walsall
4
2
Gillingham
3
Oldham Athletic
3
Rotherham United
2
Newport County
3
Port Vale
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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