Gillingham vs Luton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Gillingham vs Luton Predictions
Luton look like the wager to select on the Full-Time Result market, especially as a price of -147 is available. Back this value pick feeling confident when they go up against Gillingham.
Read our in-depth Gillingham vs Luton betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Gillingham vs Luton Preview
League Two outfit Gillingham host League One side Luton at MEMS Priestfield in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Gillingham landed a win when last in action. It was a 1-0 scoreline at home to Shrewsbury Town at MEMS Priestfield in League Two.
Luton Town got a League One win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Bolton Wanderers were beaten 3-2 at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
H2H: Luton Overcame Gillingham in Last Meeting
Luton overcame Gillingham at home when the teams last played. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Kenilworth Road.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Gillingham |
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11:6 | 12 |
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Luton |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 12:14 | 8 |
Confirmed Lineups
Gillingham confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Owen Mason (GK), Logan Dobbs, Andrew Smith, Omar Beckles, James Brophy, Robbie McKenzie, Nick Freeman, Kadeem Harris, Zane Albarus, Ronan Hale, Seb Palmer Houlden.
Luton confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Josh Keeley (GK), Isaiah Jones, Hakeem Odoffin, George Johnston, Kal Naismith, Liam Walsh, Jayden Luker, Jordan Clark, Jake Richards, Benedict Benagr, Nahki Wells.
Main Match Prediction
Luton look like a quality wager and we’re expecting them to land the honours. There is a price of -147 that they win this EFL Cup encounter and this selection looks like value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest EFL Cup team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
There are several exciting options when it comes to betting Luton if you think they’ll win by some distance. One alternative is the Asian Handicap where you can select a line at a bigger price.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Luton
One bet that has caught our eye is Luton to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +550 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: Luton to succeed, less than three goals accompanied by BTTS No.
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Gillingham vs Luton 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.
Some will want to go ahead and back Luton Town at -152 to win this EFL Cup encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 60% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +390 for Gillingham.
Backing Luton -0.75 at -127 on the Asian Handicap line means they need to win by two goals or more against Gillingham for a full payout. A one-goal success would see you get paid out on the -0.5 part and money back on the -1.0 part.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -141 on the Both Teams to Score market.
The best football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to EFL Cup games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Gillingham Stats
Luton Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.10 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 3.30 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 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Gillingham vs Luton Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Gillingham vs Luton team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup together with updated injury news.
Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Luton Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Gillingham Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Luton Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Gillingham Substitutes
- 3Conor McManus
- 9Will Goodwin
- 13Taite Holtam
- 18Sheldon Kendall
- 24Harry Waldock
- 27Michael Luxton
- 28Damien Theodore
- 29Harry Webster
- 30Sullivan Booth
Luton Substitutes
- 1James Shea
- 4Sverre Hakami Sandal
- 5Mads Juel Andersen
- 12Joseph Johnson
- 14Shayden Morris
- 30Gideon Kodua
- 33Harrison Ashby
- 44Devante Cole
- 45Kasey Palmer
Previous Gillingham Lineups
Previous Luton Lineups
Gillingham Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gareth Ainsworth
Luton Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 2 | Walsall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 7 | York City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Crewe | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Salford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Swindon | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Oldham | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 19 | Newport | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 20 | Exeter | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swindon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 10 | Cheltenham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 12 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 13 | Exeter | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 21 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
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