Gillingham
- Gillingham have won four of their last 12 League Two home matches (6 draws, 2 defeats).
- Gillingham are in poor form, going winless in their last five games (D3, L2) but they have drawn their last two home games and are likely to get the better of their out-of-form opponents at Priestfield.
- Gareth Ainsworth is an entirely different type of manager and has been a breath of fresh air at Gillingham since taking over in March 2025.
- Ainsworth’s tactical flexibility has been a huge improvement for the Gills and his side are always dangerous in transition, particularly when they press the opposing team and win the ball in dangerous areas.
Newport County FC
- Newport County FC have lost seven of their 12 League Two away matches in the 2025-2026 campaign (2 wins, 3 draws).
- Newport County FC are propping up the League Two table with 17 points from 24 games and are firmly in the relegation zone.
- Newport boss Christian Fuchs is a possession-first type of coach and has installed a more measured, structured system at Rodney Parade since taking over in November 2025, one that has seen the Exiles play a patient passing game in which they attempt to progress the ball through the thirds in a controlled manner.
- Fuchs likes his side to play ‘through the lines’ and is a numbers guy, he is not one to press the ball in large numbers and the data supports his views.
Head-to-Head
Gillingham haven’t beaten Newport at home in their recent encounters; in the last 4 League Two meetings Newport have 3 wins to Gillingham's 1 (W1, D0, L3).
Key Players
- Sammy Braybrooke has scored two of Newport's last four goals in the past five games and is on a roll for the Exiles.
- Bradley Dack is Gillingham's main man and has chipped in with six goals in 22 League Two appearances.
Betting Insights
- Gillingham are the strong favorites for this one at 1.56, while Newport County FC are available at 6.2 in the outright market.
- With both sides in poor winning form, we’re passing on the short odds for Gillingham here and opting for a safe Under 2.5 goals bet at 1.9.
- Newport County FC have only scored an average of 1.08 goals away in League Two, which will worry Fuchs as they take on a Gillingham side that have conceded an average of 1.00 at their place.
Prediction
Gillingham are likely to get the better of their out-of-form opponents at Priestfield.
