Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025
League Two Betting Preview: Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham
Bristol Rovers meet Gillingham at Memorial Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert League Two predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
It’s likely that we’ll see both Bristol Rovers and Gillingham finding the net and that leads us to back BTTS Yes. This betting selection is priced at -130 and can be wagered with confidence.
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Bristol Rovers have been defeated in their last four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-0 loss against Crawley Town at Broadfield Stadium.
In their most recent encounter, Rovers won 2-1 when visiting Bromley in the FA Cup.
Gillingham have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Salford City 2-1 at MEMS Priestfield.
The last outing saw a penalty shoot-out defeat (2-2 AET) for Gillingham in the FA Cup when facing Newport County away.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Gillingham have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Rovers. The most recent was a 2-0 home victory at MEMS Priestfield following a 2-0 away win at Memorial Stadium. There have been two Gillingham victories, one Rovers win and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Gillingham |
21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 29:24 | 30 |
| 22 | Bristol Rovers |
21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 39 | -23 | 16:39 | 18 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luke Southwood (GK), Stephan Negru, Tom Lockyer, Clinton Mola, Macauley Southam-Hales, Joel Cotterill, Alfie Chang, Bryant Bilongo, Shaqai Forde, Ruel Sotiriou, Fabrizio Cavegn.
Gillingham confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Jake Turner (GK), Remeao Hutton, Andrew Smith, Sam Gale, Max Clark, Ethan Coleman, Robbie McKenzie, Nelson Khumbeni, Elliott Nevitt, Seb Palmer Houlden, Josh Andrews.
Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham Prediction & Betting Tips
This Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.
Match Prediction
The best betting angle could be backing the teams to both score at least once in this League Two clash, especially as odds of -130 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the League Two team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
Key Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham league stats:
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Gillingham at odds of +540. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Yes on the BTTS market, Gillingham with the -0.25 Asian Handicap along with three or more goals in total.
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Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The draw is currently trading at +235 if you think this League Two clash will end all square, while Bristol Rovers and Gillingham both have exactly the same betting odds of +155 as things stand.
There are various ways to back Rovers and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +117 currently available that they beat Gillingham and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -130.
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Rovers have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Gillingham have finished with five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
When the sides last met at Memorial Stadium, Gillingham beat Rovers 2-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers Home Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.20 | 0.60 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
Gillingham Away Stats |
3-5-2 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Bristol Rovers League Stats
Gillingham League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bristol Rovers this season are Fabrizio Cavegn (4), Ellis Harrison (3), Luke Thomas (2)
- Top Assistors for Bristol Rovers this season are Alfie Chang (2), Alfie Kilgour (2), Ellis Harrison (1)
Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Rovers vs Gillingham team news before wagering. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two together with updated injury news.
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 3Jack Sparkes
- 4Taylor Moore
- 11Luke Thomas
- 13Brad Young
- 22Kamil Conteh
- 30Freddie Issaka
- 43Ollie Dewsbury
Gillingham Substitutes
- 7Garath McCleary
- 11Aaron Rowe
- 13Taite Holtam
- 17Jonny Smith
- 19Sam Vokes
- 22Shadrach Ogie
- 23Bradley Dack
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
Previous Gillingham Lineups
Bristol Rovers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Darrell Clarke
Gillingham Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 30:19 | 40 |
| 2 | Swindon | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 35:25 | 40 |
| 3 | Bromley | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 34:23 | 39 |
| 4 | Notts County | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 35:22 | 38 |
| 5 | MK Dons | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 42:24 | 36 |
| 6 | Salford | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 32:30 | 36 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 37:31 | 35 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 24:18 | 34 |
| 9 | Fleetwood | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 32:28 | 33 |
| 10 | Crewe | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 34:28 | 32 |
| 11 | Colchester | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 35:26 | 31 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 29:24 | 30 |
| 13 | Barnet | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28:25 | 28 |
| 14 | Oldham | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 21:17 | 27 |
| 15 | Grimsby | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33:30 | 27 |
| 16 | Tranmere | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 35:34 | 26 |
| 17 | Accr. Stanley | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 23:25 | 24 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 18:34 | 24 |
| 19 | Barrow | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 20 | Shrewsbury | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 20:34 | 19 |
| 21 | Crawley | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 25:36 | 18 |
| 22 | Bristol Rovers | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 16:39 | 18 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 18:35 | 17 |
| 24 | Newport | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 21:41 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 24:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16:7 | 24 |
| 3 | Fleetwood | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 21:16 | 22 |
| 4 | Notts County | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22:12 | 21 |
| 5 | Swindon | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17:12 | 21 |
| 6 | Salford | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19:16 | 20 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 21:12 | 19 |
| 8 | Walsall | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | 19 |
| 9 | Crewe | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18:16 | 18 |
| 10 | MK Dons | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:11 | 17 |
| 11 | Colchester | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19:13 | 16 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:10 | 16 |
| 13 | Accr. Stanley | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13:9 | 15 |
| 14 | Oldham | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 15 | Grimsby | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16:11 | 13 |
| 16 | Crawley | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15:12 | 13 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10:12 | 13 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8:11 | 13 |
| 19 | Barnet | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16:15 | 12 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14:15 | 11 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6:16 | 10 |
| 22 | Barrow | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:18 | 9 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8:20 | 7 |
| 24 | Newport | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 9:21 | 2 |
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