Gillingham vs Colchester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Gillingham vs Colchester

Gillingham host Colchester at MEMS Priestfield, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 29 December.

We’ll chance Colchester +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Gillingham. A win delivers a payout at -156 although a draw would still land a return.

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Gillingham faced Cambridge United at home when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at MEMS Priestfield.

Colchester United played Crawley Town away at Broadfield Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Colchester are unbeaten in the past three matches against Gillingham, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at JobServe Community Stadium. The previous 7 H2H games have featured three Colchester wins, two draws and two Gillingham victories.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Colchester	29	12	9	8	43	31	12	43:31	45
14	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), Conor Masterson, Andrew Smith, Sam Gale, Remeao Hutton, Robbie McKenzie, Armani Little, Aaron Rowe, Bradley Dack, Seb Palmer Houlden, Sam Vokes.

Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey (GK), Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Ellis Iandolo, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Micah Mbick.

Gillingham vs Colchester Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

Colchester +0.25 at -156 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this League Two clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

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Key Gillingham vs Colchester league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colchester in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colchester in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Colchester in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 7 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Gillingham in 3 consecutive games against Colchester.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 61% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Gillingham 1 - 2 Colchester

One bet that has caught our eye is Colchester to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Gillingham vs Colchester 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.

Gillingham are +150 with the bookies to get the better of Colchester United, with the latter having betting odds of +165. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this League Two encounter, this can be wagered at +220.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Gillingham can be backed at -128 or alternatively Colchester are on offer at -111.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -132 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+220

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+118

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-357

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-128

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Gillingham have swerved defeat at MEMS Priestfield in the previous four matches. The Kent outfit have clocked up five draws, three victories and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Colchester have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When previously meeting at MEMS Priestfield, Gillingham and Colchester played out a 1-1 draw. Aside from one draw, Colchester have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at MEMS Priestfield with two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Gillingham Home Stats		3-5-2	2.50	1.40	1.10	4	6	7	3
Colchester Away Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.60	1.30	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

Gillingham vs Colchester Lineups & Team News

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