FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 30 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Milton Keynes Dons FC fixture

Milton Keynes pack their bags to visit Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The previous match played between the two at Priestfield Stadium was within the last three years, in November 2003, with Milton Keynes inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Gills in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 24 AprWimbledon1 - 2GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Sat 15 NovGillingham1 - 2WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Tue 11 MarGillingham3 - 3WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 10 AugWimbledon0 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2001/2002Sat 09 FebGillingham0 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2001/2002Sat 20 OctWimbledon3 - 1GillinghamCHMP
2000/2001Tue 06 MarGillingham0 - 0WimbledonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 4 conceded.

The The Dons have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Dons's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 23 matches. Milton Keynes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 23 points from their 23 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham62228108
Milton Keynes61237105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Gills. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Milton Keynes Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.