Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers

Gillingham square off against Bristol Rovers at MEMS Priestfield, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 21 March.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Bristol Rovers +0.25 at -120 against Gillingham. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Gillingham have been defeated in three straight games, most recently suffering a 2-0 home loss to Swindon Town at MEMS Priestfield.

Bristol Rovers claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Shrewsbury Town at Memorial Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gillingham have enjoyed three straight wins against Rovers. In the last encounter, Gillingham banked a 1-0 victory when visiting Memorial Stadium. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved three Gillingham wins, a single draw and one Rovers victory.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Bristol Rovers	46	19	5	22	56	65	-9	56:65	62
17	Gillingham	46	13	14	19	53	72	-19	53:72	53

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Confirmed Lineups

Gillingham confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jake Turner (GK), Sam Gale, Omar Beckles, Andrew Smith, Max Clark, Harry Waldock, Armani Little, Bradley Dack, Remeao Hutton, Josh Andrews, Ronan Hale.

Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Brad Young (GK), Kofi Balmer, Alfie Kilgour, Riley Harbottle, Joel Senior, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Jack Sparkes, Tommy Leigh, Fabrizio Cavegn, Ellis Harrison.

Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Bristol Rovers can swerve defeat in this League Two encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -120. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

We study the League Two form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rovers in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rovers in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 16 of their last 20 games.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Rovers Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Gillingham 0 - 1 Rovers

There’s the option to wager on Rovers to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bristol Rovers are chalked up at betting odds of +185 to defeat Gillingham, with their opponents operating at +135 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +220 for this League Two clash.

Gillingham and Rovers can be backed at -147 and +102 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+220

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+118

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-370

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-139

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-102

Gillingham haven’t triumphed in four straight games at MEMS Priestfield. Gareth Ainsworth's men have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Rovers have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The previous MEMS Priestfield encounter involved a 2-0 Gillingham win against Rovers.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Gillingham Home Stats		2-4-4	3.40	1.20	2.20	6	4	8	2
Bristol Rovers Away Stats		2-2-6	2.20	0.80	1.40	3	7	3	7

• 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

Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News

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