Cambridge United

vs

Gillingham

Preview

Cambridge United

• Cambridge United are undefeated in their last five games, winning two and drawing three.
• Since taking charge of United at the start of February 2025, Harris has made United more organised defensively and better at playing through the thirds.
• His team are a tough nut to crack and potentially lethal on the counterattack, which is a good formula for success in League Two.
• Cambridge are third in the table with 65 points from 35 games and boast a strong home defence, having conceded just 12 goals in 17 League Two home matches.
• Recent stats:
  • Lost just one of 17 at home, winning 11 and drawing five.

Gillingham

• Gillingham have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five League Two matches.
• Gillingham are 16th with 45 points from 34.
• Ainsworth’s pressing, full-throttle style has made Gillingham more proactive and lively - especially compared to Harris’ team - but they remain inconsistent on the road.
• The Gills have won five, drawn five, and lost seven of their 17 away League Two games this season.
• Ainsworth has got Gillingham to press the ball and attack the ball aggressively, so the visitors should try to put pressure on Cambridge and try to win turnovers.

Betting Insights

• The clash of styles could lead to a close game and few goals on the scoresheet.
• Cambridge have the defensive solidity and home advantage to edge a victory and odds of 1.8 for a home win look fair.
• Both Teams to Score - Yes at 2.02 is also tempting as both sides have enough attacking quality to get on the board.
• Odds of 1.63 on the Under 2.5 goals bet suggest the game is likely to be a low-scoring affair.
• Gillingham score and concede a League Two average of 1.12 goals per away game so there should be enough chance at both ends for both teams to register.

Prediction

• Cambridge have the strength to edge a close contest at Abbey Stadium.
• Expect a tight, low-scoring game with Cambridge narrowly coming out on top.