Barrow FC

vs

Gillingham

Preview

Barrow (Home)

• Dino Maamria took charge in January 2026 and introduced a set-piece focused, more organised structure.
• Barrow sit 22nd in League Two with 27 points from 32 games, remaining in the relegation places.
• At Holker Street they have 3 wins from 15 League Two games and have conceded 1.47 goals per game.

Gillingham (Away)

• Gillingham sit 16th with 41 points from 32 matches, comfortably above the drop zone.
• Gareth Ainsworth has instilled an aggressive pressing style that emphasises quick transitions and direct attacks.
• The Gills have lost four of their last five matches and are on a three-game losing streak away from home.

Head-to-Head

• In their last five meetings across all competitions, both teams have two wins each and one draw.
• Their most recent clash ended 2-2 at Gillingham's ground.

Key Players

• Barrow
  • Isaac Fletcher - 5 goals in 21 League Two appearances and the main attacking threat.
  • Niall Canavan - contributed 2 goals in his last five games from defence.
• Gillingham
  • Bradley Dack - 7 goals in 30 league games and a reliable source.
  • Ronan Hale - scored both of Gillingham's goals in their last five matches.

Betting Insights

• Under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.73, reflecting both sides' recent struggles to find the net.
• Gillingham to win is 2.34, Barrow 3.10, and the draw 3.15.
• Recent trends point to a tight, low-scoring contest, which supports the under 2.5 goals option.

Prediction

• Gillingham have the slight edge and are predicted to sneak a win.
• Expect a close, low-scoring game with Barrow making it difficult at Holker Street.