Gillingham v Cheltenham prediction

League Two · · Priestfield Stadium

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Gillingham v Cheltenham, League Two on Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Gillingham host Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday 19 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Cheltenham have conceded 20 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).

Cheltenham are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Gillingham, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Nine of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Gillingham have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.38. Gillingham have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Gillingham have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Both teams scored in 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Cheltenham have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. Cheltenham have scored 17 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Cheltenham have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Gillingham (sixth) and Cheltenham (eighth) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Gillingham the stronger side, 148 rating points above Cheltenham (Gillingham 1473, Cheltenham 1325, after at least 195 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 14 April 2026, finished Cheltenham 2–1 Gillingham.

Team news

Predicted Gillingham XI (3-4-2-1): O. Wright, O. Beckles, A. Smith, L. Dobbs, N. Freeman, R. McKenzie, J. Brophy, E. King, C. McManus, G. McCleary, R. Hale — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, James Brophy (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Nicholas Freeman (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, three assists) have been Gillingham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Gillingham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), James Brophy averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1073 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Nicholas Freeman averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Cheltenham XI (4-2-3-1): W. Stanway, P. Sweeney, R. Cundy, J. Tomkinson, J. Tomlinson, J. Shipley, C. McCann, J. Evans, B. Stevenson, S. McWilliams, A. Weimann — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jake Evans (4.2 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and two assists) and Charlie McCann (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, seven goals) have been Cheltenham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cheltenham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jake Evans averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 826 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Charlie McCann averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 994 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · League Two · Priestfield Stadium
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Gillingham 0 · draws 4 · Cheltenham 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Gillingham 2W 1D 2L · Cheltenham 1W 1D 3L

Gillingham v Cheltenham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.88 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.88 / 4
Corners
against 4.88 / 6.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
2.88 / 2.75
Shots on target
against 5 / 5.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.5 / 3
Cards
against 1.75 / 2 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameGillingham for / againstLineCheltenham for / against
Goals scored
1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.88 against n 8
Corners won
2.88 for · 4.88 against n 8
9.5standard
4 for · 6.13 against n 8
Shots
8.75 for · 14.88 against n 8
19.5standard
8.5 for · 17.25 against n 8
Shots on target
2.88 for · 5 against n 8
8.5standard
2.75 for · 5.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.75 for · 10.38 against n 8
21.5standard
11.13 for · 10.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2.5 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
3 for · 2 against n 8
Gillingham
Gillingham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Zane Albarus n 474.5
4.84/4
1.84/2
—
T. Eaves n 838.3
3.26/3
1.54/1
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L. Sillah n 855.5
2.48/3
1.44/3
—
W. Goodwin n 842.9
2.45/2
1.63/2
—
J. Daley n 618.5
2.43/0
0.81/0
—
Gillingham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Kendall n 812.8
6.25/1
2.61/1
W. Goodwin n 842.9
2.94/2
1.84/2
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
Ronan Hale n 878.5
26/4
15/2
Z. Obiero n 869.3
1.34/3
0.63/1
Gillingham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Kendall n 812.8
1.81/1
00/0
Ronan Hale n 878.5
0.63/1
0.11/0
L. Sillah n 855.5
0.42/0
0.21/0
T. Eaves n 838.3
0.31/0
0.31/0
J. Brophy n 890
0.42/1
0.11/0
Gillingham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Luxton n 39.7
6.22/0
Zane Albarus n 474.5
4.24/4
Conor McManus n 658
4.16/5
E. Coleman n 849.4
2.34/2
E. King n 844.9
2.34/1
Gillingham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Oliver Wright n 890
3.88/6
Cheltenham
Cheltenham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Otchere n 86.6
8.53/2
00/0
—
S. McWilliams n 874.1
2.78/4
1.86/4
—
J. Bickerstaff n 817.8
2.53/1
0.61/0
—
F. Willcox n 845.5
2.25/2
1.24/1
—
J. Evans n 877.4
1.98/5
1.36/2
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Cheltenham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. Miller n 841.5
2.24/2
1.64/1
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
Favour Onukwuli n 58.4
2.11/0
00/0
K. Otchere n 86.6
1.71/0
00/0
J. Evans n 877.4
1.56/2
0.73/1
Cheltenham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Miller n 841.5
1.14/0
00/0
C. McCann n 890
0.85/1
00/0
A. Weimann n 884.4
0.54/0
0.32/0
R. Broom n 858.9
0.42/0
0.42/0
J. Evans n 877.4
0.31/1
0.11/0
Cheltenham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. McWilliams n 874.1
3.38/5
B. Stevenson n 873.8
2.77/5
J. Wilson n 861.6
1.86/4
F. Willcox n 845.5
1.74/2
J. Tomkinson n 890
1.57/3
Cheltenham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
W. Stanway n 890
3.44/4

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Gillingham v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
GillinghamWLDWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
CheltenhamDWLLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.8 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Gillingham 0 · 4 draws · Cheltenham 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2026-04-14 Cheltenham 2–1 Gillingham
  • 2025-10-11 Gillingham 1–1 Cheltenham
  • 2025-04-18 Cheltenham 1–1 Gillingham
  • 2024-12-20 Gillingham 2–2 Cheltenham
  • 2022-04-15 Cheltenham 2–2 Gillingham
  • 2021-11-23 Gillingham 0–2 Cheltenham
League standing · 2026/27
Gillingham#6 pos16 pts11 pl+3 GD
Cheltenham#8 pos15 pts11 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Gillingham scored1.45
Cheltenham scored1.55
Gillingham conceded1.18
Cheltenham conceded1.82

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Cheltenham?
In their last 6 meetings, Gillingham won 0, Cheltenham won 2 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Gillingham and Cheltenham?
Recent form — Gillingham 2W 1D 2L; Cheltenham 1W 1D 3L.

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