Gillingham FC
Football England - EFL League Two MEMS Priestfield Fri 26 Dec 10:00
Cambridge United FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League Two Betting Preview: Gillingham vs Cambridge

Gillingham go head-to-head with Cambridge at MEMS Priestfield, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 26 December.

Expect a Tight Affair

We’ll back Gillingham +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Cambridge. A victory delivers a nice payout at -161 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Gillingham 1-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

Gillingham were beaten last game and this was on the road at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood. Fleetwood Town claimed a 2-1 victory.

Cambridge United won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 triumph at Abbey Stadium against Accrington Stanley.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 League One home victory for Gillingham at MEMS Priestfield when they last faced Cambridge.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Cambridge logo Cambridge 30 16 8 6 42 24 18 42:24 56
14 Gillingham logo Gillingham 29 10 11 8 40 36 4 40:36 41
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Confirmed Lineups

Gillingham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jake Turner (GK), Sam Gale, Andrew Smith, Max Clark, Remeao Hutton, Robbie McKenzie, Armani Little, Aaron Rowe, Ethan Coleman, Josh Andrews, Elliott Nevitt.

Cambridge confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jake Eastwood (GK), James Gibbons, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Liam Bennett, Adam Mayor, James Brophy, George Hoddle, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere.

Gillingham vs Cambridge Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Gillingham vs Cambridge betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Gillingham can avoid defeat in this League Two clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -161. There are several reasons to back this selection.

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Key Gillingham vs Cambridge league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Gillingham in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Gillingham in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Gillingham in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cambridge in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cambridge in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
Gillingham +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Gillingham Gillingham logo 1 - 2 Cambridge logo Cambridge

We’re going for Cambridge at +700 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Gillingham +0.25 -161
Both Team To Score Yes -105
Total Goals Over 2.5 +132

You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Gillingham with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, Yes on the BTTS market merged with at least three goals in the match.

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Gillingham vs Cambridge 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.

Betting Sites Expecting Close Encounter

If you’re looking to wager Gillingham to secure victory in the League Two, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +175. Cambridge United are on offer at betting odds of +150 and the draw is +200.

Cambridge can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -133. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Gillingham are -110.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -135.

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Home Draws Happening Regularly for Gillingham

Gillingham have swerved defeat at MEMS Priestfield in the previous three matches. The Kent team have finished with five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Cambridge have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. Neil Harris' side have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

When the sides last met at MEMS Priestfield, Gillingham beat Cambridge 1-0.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Gillingham logo Gillingham Home Stats 3-5-2 2.50 1.40 1.10 4 6 7 3
Cambridge logo Cambridge Away Stats 2-4-4 1.90 0.80 1.10 2 8 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats
Gillingham logo Gillingham League Stats
Cambridge logo Cambridge League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Gillingham vs Cambridge Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Gillingham vs Cambridge before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two together with updated injury news.

Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Cambridge Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

25 Jake Turner
30 Sam Gale 5 Andrew Smith 3 Max Clark 2 Remeao Hutton
14 Robbie McKenzie 8 Armani Little 11 Aaron Rowe 6 Ethan Coleman
9 Josh Andrews 20 Elliott Nevitt
1 Jake Eastwood
26 James Gibbons 23 Mamadou Jobe 6 Kelland Watts
2 Liam Bennett 15 Adam Mayor
7 James Brophy 38 George Hoddle 17 Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu 11 Sullay Kaikai
9 Louis Appere

Cambridge Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Gillingham Substitutes

  • 4Conor Masterson
  • 10Jonathan Williams
  • 12Seb Palmer Houlden
  • 13Taite Holtam
  • 17Jonny Smith
  • 19Sam Vokes
  • 23Bradley Dack

Cambridge Substitutes

  • 3Ben Purrington
  • 10Elias Kachunga
  • 14Ben Knight
  • 16Zeno Ibsen Rossi
  • 19Shayne Lavery
  • 21Shane McLoughlin
  • 25Ben Hughes

Previous Gillingham Lineups

20 Dec League Two
Fleetwood 2-1 Gillingham
13 Dec League Two
Gillingham 2-2 Barrow
06 Dec League Two
Colchester 0-0 Gillingham
29 Nov League Two
Shrewsbury 3-3 Gillingham
22 Nov League Two
Gillingham 1-1 Barnet
15 Nov League Two
Gillingham 2-2 Crawley

Previous Cambridge Lineups

19 Dec League Two
Cambridge 2-0 Accr. Stanley
13 Dec League Two
MK Dons 1-1 Cambridge
09 Dec League Two
Cambridge 1-1 Chesterfield
06 Dec FA Cup
Stockport 4-5 Cambridge
29 Nov League Two
Cambridge 2-1 Crewe
22 Nov League Two
Barrow 0-2 Cambridge
Team Squads

Gillingham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gareth Ainsworth

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robbie McKenzie 14 D 21 1867 21 0 2 0 1 0
Remeao Hutton 2 D 21 1768 21 0 0 3 3 1
Sam Gale 30 M 20 1654 18 2 1 1 6 0
Andrew Smith 15 D 17 1443 16 2 0 1 4 0
Max Clark 3 D 17 1334 15 5 2 2 3 1

Cambridge Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Neil Harris

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jake Eastwood 1 G 21 1890 21 0 0 0 1 0
Kelland Watts 6 D 21 1828 21 0 2 0 2 0
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu 17 M 20 1515 15 5 3 0 5 0
Sullay Kaikai 31 F 19 1429 16 4 3 2 1 0
James Brophy 7 M 20 1383 16 5 3 2 2 0
England FlagLeague Two Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bromley 30 18 8 4 54:32 62
2 Notts County 30 17 6 7 46:30 57
3 Cambridge 30 16 8 6 42:24 56
4 Swindon 30 17 4 9 50:34 55
5 MK Dons 30 15 9 6 59:33 54
6 Salford 29 16 4 9 41:35 52
7 Walsall 30 14 7 9 38:31 49
8 Chesterfield 30 12 12 6 49:41 48
9 Crewe 31 13 8 10 47:38 47
10 Barnet 30 12 10 8 40:31 46
11 Colchester 29 12 9 8 43:31 45
12 Grimsby 29 12 9 8 41:32 45
13 Accr. Stanley 29 12 7 10 35:30 43
14 Gillingham 29 10 11 8 40:36 41
15 Fleetwood 29 10 7 12 38:39 37
16 Oldham 28 8 11 9 28:29 35
17 Tranmere 30 8 8 14 43:51 32
18 Cheltenham 29 9 3 17 29:51 30
19 Bristol Rovers 30 8 3 19 28:50 27
20 Crawley 31 6 8 17 32:51 26
21 Shrewsbury 30 6 8 16 25:50 26
22 Barrow 29 6 6 17 30:46 24
23 Newport 29 5 6 18 29:54 21
24 Harrogate 31 5 6 20 22:50 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cambridge 14 10 3 1 23:9 33
2 Notts County 16 10 3 3 28:15 33
3 Bromley 14 9 5 0 30:16 32
4 Swindon 15 9 3 3 27:16 30
5 MK Dons 15 8 4 3 29:15 28
6 Crewe 15 8 4 3 27:19 28
7 Accr. Stanley 15 8 3 4 20:13 27
8 Salford 14 8 3 3 21:17 27
9 Colchester 15 7 4 4 24:15 25
10 Chesterfield 14 6 6 2 25:15 24
11 Gillingham 15 6 6 3 22:19 24
12 Walsall 15 7 3 5 18:16 24
13 Barnet 15 6 4 5 23:19 22
14 Fleetwood 15 6 4 5 24:23 22
15 Grimsby 14 6 3 5 20:13 21
16 Shrewsbury 15 5 5 5 13:16 20
17 Cheltenham 15 6 1 8 16:19 19
18 Oldham 14 4 6 4 15:14 18
19 Crawley 16 4 5 7 20:22 17
20 Bristol Rovers 16 5 1 10 15:25 16
21 Tranmere 15 3 5 7 17:25 14
22 Newport 15 2 4 9 14:26 10
23 Harrogate 16 3 1 12 11:29 10
24 Barrow 13 2 3 8 10:21 9