Colchester vs Gillingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Dec 2025
League Two Betting Preview: Colchester vs Gillingham
Colchester square off against Gillingham at JobServe Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 6 December.
Colchester should be able to deliver a return when they go up against Gillingham, with odds of -109 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.
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Colchester United clinched their third consecutive league victory in their latest League Two match, defeating Cheltenham Town 2-0 at home at JobServe Community Stadium.
Gillingham played Shrewsbury Town on the road in their previous game. It was a 3-3 draw at The Croud Meadow.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last encounter between the teams saw Colchester draw 1-1 away to Gillingham at MEMS Priestfield. The previous 6 H2H games have included three wins for Colchester, two triumphs for Gillingham and a single draw.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Colchester |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 28 | 11 | 39:28 | 39 |
| 14 | Gillingham |
25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 34:30 | 35 |
Confirmed Lineups
Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey (GK), Kane Vincent-Young, Harvey Araujo, Jack Tucker, Ellis Iandolo, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Kyreece Lisbie, Micah Mbick, Harry Anderson, Samson Tovide.
Gillingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jake Turner (GK), Remeao Hutton, Travis Akomeah, Robbie McKenzie, Sam Gale, Ethan Coleman, Armani Little, Garath McCleary, Bradley Dack, Aaron Rowe, Seb Palmer Houlden.
Colchester vs Gillingham Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve lined up expert Colchester vs Gillingham betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.
Match Prediction
There’s every chance that Colchester can win this League Two clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -109 with confidence that a victory can be landed.
The League Two tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.
Key Colchester vs Gillingham league stats:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 1-0 win in favor of Colchester is available at odds of +510. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Colchester to triumph, less than three goals to be scored together with one or both teams drawing a blank.
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Colchester 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 favourites have a 52% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Colchester United chalked up at -106 to land a win in this League Two clash. If you want to back the outsider, Gillingham are available at +260.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Colchester are -114 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Gillingham +0.5 at -125 which means the draw is also included with this pick.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -132.
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Colchester have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Gillingham have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Colchester overcame Gillingham 2-0 when the sides last met at JobServe Community Stadium. Gillingham have won two of the past 3 H2H games at JobServe Community Stadium, with Colchester picking up one win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colchester Home Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.20 | 1.70 | 1.50 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | |
Gillingham Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Colchester League Stats
Gillingham League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Colchester this season are Kyreece Lisbie (7), Harry Anderson (6), Micah Mbick (5)
- Top Assistors for Colchester this season are Harry Anderson (4), Jack Payne (4), Kyreece Lisbie (4)
Colchester vs Gillingham Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Colchester vs Gillingham team news before placing your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Colchester Substitutes
- 2Rob Hunt
- 12Tom Smith
- 15Dominic Gape
- 17Jaden Williams
- 19Will Goodwin
- 21Owura Edwards
- 44Samuel Kuffour Jr.
Gillingham Substitutes
- 3Max Clark
- 10Jonathan Williams
- 13Taite Holtam
- 20Elliott Nevitt
- 22Shadrach Ogie
- 31Logan Dobbs
- 35Louie Dayal
Previous Colchester Lineups
Previous Gillingham Lineups
Colchester Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Danny Cowley
Gillingham Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 44:27 | 52 |
| 2 | Swindon | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 41:29 | 46 |
| 3 | Walsall | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 35:24 | 46 |
| 4 | Salford | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 38:33 | 46 |
| 5 | MK Dons | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 48:28 | 44 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 30:20 | 44 |
| 7 | Notts County | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 38:27 | 42 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 42:35 | 41 |
| 9 | Colchester | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 39:28 | 39 |
| 10 | Crewe | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42:34 | 39 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 36:30 | 37 |
| 12 | Oldham | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 26:20 | 35 |
| 13 | Barnet | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 32:27 | 35 |
| 14 | Gillingham | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 34:30 | 35 |
| 15 | Fleetwood | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 33:32 | 34 |
| 16 | Accr. Stanley | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 27:28 | 33 |
| 17 | Tranmere | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 40:42 | 32 |
| 18 | Cheltenham | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 26:43 | 30 |
| 19 | Barrow | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 27:38 | 24 |
| 20 | Shrewsbury | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 22:41 | 22 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 21:45 | 21 |
| 22 | Crawley | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 29:47 | 19 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 19:41 | 18 |
| 24 | Newport | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 26:46 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bromley | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 26:13 | 28 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 18:7 | 27 |
| 3 | Crewe | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:19 | 25 |
| 4 | Swindon | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21:15 | 24 |
| 5 | Salford | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20:16 | 24 |
| 6 | Chesterfield | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | MK Dons | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23:14 | 22 |
| 8 | Walsall | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 17:13 | 22 |
| 9 | Fleetwood | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:19 | 22 |
| 10 | Notts County | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22:13 | 21 |
| 11 | Gillingham | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 19:14 | 21 |
| 12 | Accr. Stanley | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:12 | 21 |
| 13 | Grimsby | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 14 | Colchester | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20:13 | 19 |
| 15 | Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14:14 | 19 |
| 16 | Oldham | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 15:11 | 18 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11:15 | 16 |
| 18 | Barnet | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18:16 | 15 |
| 19 | Crawley | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18:18 | 14 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 17:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8:22 | 10 |
| 22 | Barrow | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10:20 | 9 |
| 23 | Harrogate | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8:22 | 7 |
| 24 | Newport | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11:21 | 6 |
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