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Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers

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League Two 2025/2026 Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham
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Match Events

16' Event
Hale R.
(Penalty)
34'
Leigh T.
35'
Waldock H.

AI Match Summary

Bristol Rovers in this League Two 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Bristol Rovers.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

41%
Gillingham
30%
Draws
29%
Bristol Rovers
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Gillingham

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

29% / Low Confidence
  • Bristol Rovers have won more games recently than Gillingham.
  • 29% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular League Two 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.8%
Gillingham Clean Sheet 21%
Bristol Rovers Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Gillingham Bristol Rovers
Matches Played 29 26
Wins 9 15
Draws 4 4
Losses 16 7
Goals Scored 0.97 1.88
Goals Conceded 1.79 1.23
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 21, 2026 League Two
Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers
1:2
Nov 8, 2025 League Two
Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham
0:1
Feb 20, 2021 League One
Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers
2:0
Dec 2, 2020 League One
Bristol Rovers vs Gillingham
0:2
May 3, 2020 League One
Gillingham vs Bristol Rovers
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Gillingham Compare

Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44

Bristol Rovers Compare

Top Goalscorer Kilgour A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Harrison E.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Gillingham 32 / 100
Bristol Rovers 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Gillingham Bristol Rovers

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Bristol Rovers Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Bristol Rovers let in goals in 73% of their last 26 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Gillingham has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Gillingham scored in 59% of their last 29 games.

Scoring Trends

Gillingham VS Bristol Rovers
0.75 Goals Scored 1.25
1 Goals Conceded 1
50% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Gillingham

(Home)
22 Aug
Fleetwood Town
0 : 0
Gillingham
15 Aug
Gillingham
0 : 3
Walsall
08 Aug
Gillingham
0 : 3
Luton
31 Jul
Ebbsfleet
1 : 2
Gillingham
21 Jul
Gillingham
1 : 0
Millwall
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Bristol Rovers

(Away)
22 Aug
Bristol Rovers
5 : 3
Newport
15 Aug
York City
3 : 2
Bristol Rovers
08 Aug
Bristol Rovers
0 : 1
Peterborough
21 Jul
Forest Green
2 : 2
Bristol Rovers
18 Jul
Bristol Rovers
1 : 1
Portsmouth
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bromley 46 24 15 7 71:46 87
2 Milton Keynes Dons 46 24 14 8 86:45 86
3 Cambridge Utd 46 22 16 8 66:33 82
4 Salford 46 25 6 15 61:51 81
5 Notts County 46 24 8 14 74:52 80
6 Chesterfield 46 21 16 9 71:56 79
7 Grimsby 46 22 12 12 74:50 78
8 Barnet 46 21 13 12 70:53 76
9 Swindon 46 22 9 15 70:59 75
10 Oldham 46 18 14 14 60:44 68
11 Crewe 46 19 10 17 64:58 67
12 Colchester 46 18 12 16 62:49 66
13 Walsall 46 18 11 17 56:56 65
14 Bristol Rovers 46 19 5 22 56:65 62
15 Fleetwood Town 46 15 16 15 57:58 61
16 Accrington 46 14 11 21 47:58 53
17 Gillingham 46 13 14 19 53:72 53
18 Cheltenham 46 14 10 22 53:79 52
19 Shrewsbury 46 13 10 23 42:69 49
20 Newport 46 12 7 27 48:77 43
21 Tranmere 46 10 11 25 54:79 41
22 Crawley Town 46 8 16 22 44:68 40
23 Harrogate 46 10 9 27 39:68 39
24 Barrow 46 9 9 28 45:78 36
Promotion - League One (Main)
Promotion - League Two 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League (Main)