Gillingham vs Walsall Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Gillingham vs Walsall

Gillingham host Walsall in this League Two match at MEMS Priestfield, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 9 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Strong Case for Backing Under 2.5 Goals

Gillingham and Walsall could be set for a low-scoring encounter. We will therefore head to the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be backed at an eye-catching price of -167.

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No Goals When Teams Last Met

Gillingham drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Accrington Stanley at Wham Stadium.

Walsall secured a 2-1 home win over Swindon Town at Poundland Bescot Stadium in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen three consecutive draws between Gillingham and Walsall, with the last clash ending 0-0 at MEMS Priestfield. The previous 7 H2H games have featured four draws and three Walsall victories.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Walsall	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3
8	Gillingham	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1:1	1

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Gillingham vs Walsall Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Gillingham vs Walsall with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

After weighing everything up, the price of -167 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this League Two prediction should be a sensible play.

Our team of experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Gillingham vs Walsall league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Gillingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Gillingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Gillingham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Walsall games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Walsall games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Walsall games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 62.5% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. 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 - 1 Walsall

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +500. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Gillingham vs Walsall 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.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The available 1x2 betting prices reveal that Gillingham are +160 for a League Two win, with Walsall being +165. The draw is on offer at +220 if you expect the game to finish level.

If you fancy Gillingham to win, then the +115 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Walsall and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -130 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+220

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+107

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-345

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-167

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-130

Gillingham Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Gillingham haven’t been beaten in seven straight games at MEMS Priestfield. The Kent side have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Walsall have managed six draws, two victories and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

It was a 0-0 draw when Gillingham last played Walsall at MEMS Priestfield. There has been one Walsall win and three draws in the past 4 H2H meetings at MEMS Priestfield.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Gillingham Home Stats		4-4-2	1.40	0.80	0.60	2	8	4	6
Walsall Away Stats		2-6-2	2.00	1.00	1.00	3	7	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

Gillingham vs Walsall Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Gillingham vs Walsall without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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