FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Milton Keynes pack their bags to visit Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, 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 January 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 17 OctMilton Keynes2 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2007/2008Tue 08 JanGillingham1 - 1Milton KeynesASSM
2005/2006Sat 01 AprMilton Keynes1 - 2GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 31 DecGillingham3 - 0Milton KeynesLGE1
2003/2004Sat 24 AprWimbledon1 - 2GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Sat 15 NovGillingham1 - 2WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Tue 11 MarGillingham3 - 3WimbledonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 2.

The away form of Milton Keynes is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Dons have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 37 matches. Milton Keynes lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 56 from their 37 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6231659
Milton Keynes62137117

FootyMad's prediction ...

Milton Keynes are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Priestfield Stadium with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Milton Keynes Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.