Gillingham
- Gillingham are seventh in League Two with 26 points from 16 games, keeping them in the playoff mix.
- Gillingham have been struggling for consistency a little in recent weeks, winning just one of their last five matches in all competitions, but they are defensively solid at home, conceding just 0.88 goals per game in League Two with seven conceded in eight matches at Priestfield.
Barnet
- Barnet are 11th in League Two with 23 points from 16 games, three points behind Gillingham and also within reach of the top half.
- Bees boss Dean Brennan has had the freedom to put his mark on this club in their first League Two campaign since promotion and his high-tempo, possession-based, and man-oriented pressing style has certainly made them hard to break down.
- With their narrow creators and wing-backs playing much further up the field than most other teams at this level, Barnet have been a difficult team to deal with and have enough quality to suggest that they are here to stay in this division. For those interested, our Gillingham vs Barnet betting tips underline the importance of these tactical nuances.
Key Players
- Adam Senior, who has three goals in 16 League Two appearances, is not a high-scoring striker but has been a handy foil for the Bees, often finding the net at crucial times.
- Ainsworth has also shown himself to be quite happy to play through a target man, such as Josh Andrews, to get the ball in behind teams and cause problems for the defence. This is something to consider in any Gillingham vs Barnet prediction.
Betting Insights
- This will be a close game, but we can’t get away from the fact that Barnet have drawn three straight games and don’t have the killer instinct to break down opponents when they’re being solid, which is worth noting in the Gillingham vs Barnet betting tips.
- Gillingham’s home form has tailed off of late with two defeats and one draw in their last three at home, but Barnet have been so solid defensively on the road with just six goals conceded in eight away games that Under 2.5 goals at 1.72 looks the best bet here.
- Barnet are in good form overall, with one defeat, three draws, and one win in their last five fourth-tier games, and are slight favourites with the sportsbooks at 2.34, but Gillingham are a lot better than their 3.0 quote to win.
Prediction
Backing the hosts to get a result on Saturday appeals in what should be a tight game between two teams with legitimate playoff aspirations.
