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Gillingham vs Port Vale - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham
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Match Events

42' Event
Hale R.
(Penalty)
46'
Sub
Hall G. In: Dempsey K.
Out: Hall G.
46'
Sub
Hernandez O. In: Lynch O.
Out: Hernandez O.

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Gillingham and Port Vale finished 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

31%
Gillingham
30%
Draws
39%
Port Vale
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Port Vale

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

30% / Low Confidence
  • Port Vale carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
  • Regular League Two 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.4%
Gillingham Clean Sheet 20%
Port Vale Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Gillingham Port Vale
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 10 12
Draws 7 5
Losses 12 13
Goals Scored 1.31 0.97
Goals Conceded 1.59 1.27
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 20, 2026 League Two
Gillingham vs Port Vale
1:1
May 3, 2025 League Two
Port Vale vs Gillingham
0:1
Nov 9, 2024 League Two
Gillingham vs Port Vale
1:0
Feb 11, 2017 League One
Gillingham vs Port Vale
1:1
Sep 17, 2016 League One
Port Vale vs Gillingham
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Gillingham Compare

Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Port Vale Compare

Top Goalscorer Figueroa K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Gillingham 32 / 100
Port Vale 28 / 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 Port Vale

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Gillingham scored in 69% of their last 29 games.

Port Vale let in goals in 60% of their last 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.80 goals when they meet.

Gillingham went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Gillingham VS Port Vale
2.25 Goals Scored 0.88
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.75
88% Over 1.5 50%
75% Over 2.5 13%
50% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Gillingham

(Home)
20 Oct
Gillingham
1 : 1
Port Vale
17 Oct
Accrington
3 : 1
Gillingham
13 Oct
Gillingham
4 : 3
Brighton U21
10 Oct
Rotherham
1 : 4
Gillingham
03 Oct
Gillingham
0 : 0
Newport
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Port Vale

(Away)
20 Oct
Gillingham
1 : 1
Port Vale
17 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Chesterfield
10 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Grimsby
06 Oct
Port Vale
2 : 0
Mansfield
22 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 1
Port Vale
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 12 8 1 3 19:12 25
2 Barnet 10 6 3 1 23:15 21
3 Crewe 12 5 6 1 15:11 21
4 Walsall 11 4 7 0 16:7 19
5 Cheltenham 12 5 3 4 21:22 18
6 York City 11 4 5 2 19:13 17
7 Gillingham 12 4 5 3 17:14 17
8 Shrewsbury 12 5 2 5 13:17 17
9 Chesterfield 12 4 4 4 18:16 16
10 Exeter 12 4 4 4 8:6 16
11 Accrington 12 3 6 3 17:16 15
12 Newport 12 3 6 3 16:15 15
13 Tranmere 12 3 6 3 15:15 15
14 Rochdale 12 4 3 5 15:17 15
15 Swindon 12 4 3 5 13:16 15
16 Bristol Rovers 12 5 0 7 16:20 15
17 Grimsby 12 3 5 4 15:15 14
18 Fleetwood Town 12 3 5 4 14:15 14
19 Colchester 11 2 6 3 11:14 12
20 Port Vale 10 3 3 4 6:10 12
21 Oldham 11 3 2 6 13:17 11
22 Rotherham 12 2 5 5 14:20 11
23 Northampton 10 2 4 4 6:8 10
24 Crawley Town 10 1 2 7 11:20 5
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