Colchester United vs Gillingham: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Colchester United

L W W L L

22nd place in England League 2

0-1

01/01/2024 11:00

Gillingham

D L L W L

12th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colchester United vs Gillingham on 01 January 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Colchester United vs Gillingham preview before placing your bet.

Colchester United are currently 22nd with 45 points after 46 matches.
Gillingham sit 12th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Colchester United to win with probability 36%.
Head-to-head history favors Gillingham, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Colchester United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-01-01

Colchester United vs Gillingham - Prediction & Odds

Colchester United

Gillingham

2024-01-01 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 01/01/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Stockport County	92	46	27	11	8	96	48	48
02 Wrexham	88	46	26	10	10	89	52	37
03 Mansfield Town	86	46	24	14	8	90	47	43
04 Milton Keynes Dons	78	46	23	9	14	83	68	15
05 Doncaster Rovers	71	46	21	8	17	73	68	5
06 Crewe Alexandra	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
07 Crawley Town	70	46	21	7	18	73	67	6
08 Barrow	69	46	18	15	13	62	56	6
09 Bradford City	69	46	19	12	15	61	59	2
10 AFC Wimbledon	65	46	17	14	15	64	51	13
11 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	69	73	-4
12 Gillingham	64	46	18	10	18	46	57	-11
13 Harrogate Town	63	46	17	12	17	60	69	-9
14 Notts County	61	46	18	7	21	89	86	3
15 Morecambe	61	46	17	10	19	67	81	-14
16 Tranmere Rovers	57	46	17	6	23	67	70	-3
17 Accrington Stanley	57	46	16	9	21	63	71	-8
18 Newport County	55	46	16	7	23	62	76	-14
19 Swindon Town	54	46	14	12	20	77	83	-6
20 Salford City	51	46	13	12	21	66	82	-16
21 Grimsby Town	49	46	11	16	19	57	74	-17
22 Colchester United	45	46	11	12	23	59	80	-21
23 Sutton United	42	46	9	15	22	59	84	-25
24 Forest Green Rovers	42	46	11	9	26	44	78	-34

Head To Head

26/08/2023 10:00

Gillingham

0 - 3

Colchester United

ENG L2

21/01/2023 11:00

Colchester United

0 - 2

Gillingham

ENG L2

26/12/2022 11:00

Gillingham

0 - 1

Colchester United

ENG L2

11/10/2022 14:45

Gillingham

1 - 1

Colchester United

ENG JPT

07/09/2021 14:30

Colchester United

0 - 1

Gillingham

ENG JPT

24/07/2021 10:00

Colchester United

0 - 2

Gillingham

INT CF

Colchester United

33%

Draw

17%

Gillingham

50%

Colchester United Last 6 matches

29/12/2023 15:45

AFC Wimbledon 5 - 3 Colchester United ENG L2

26/12/2023 11:00

Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 0 Colchester United ENG L2

22/12/2023 15:45

Colchester United 2 - 1 Salford City ENG L2

16/12/2023 11:00

Wrexham 2 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

09/12/2023 11:00

Colchester United 1 - 2 Crawley Town ENG L2

05/12/2023 15:30

Colchester United 0 - 4 West Ham U21 ENG JPT

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Gillingham

29/12/2023 15:45

Gillingham 1 - 0 Sutton United ENG L2

26/12/2023 09:00

Gillingham 0 - 2 Crawley Town ENG L2

22/12/2023 15:00

Forest Green Rovers 0 - 0 Gillingham ENG L2

16/12/2023 11:00

Gillingham 0 - 2 Bradford City ENG L2

02/12/2023 11:00

Gillingham 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic ENG FAC

28/11/2023 15:45

Gillingham 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon ENG L2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Goals

Scored

372

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

373

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored

292

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

391

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

210 (70%)90 (30%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

198 (66%)102 (34%)

Colchester United

Recent matches

Gillingham

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colchester United

Gillingham

Shots

Colchester United

Total shots

11.55 avg / game

Blocked

765 total

Avg. 3.42

Gillingham

Total shots

10.74 avg / game

Blocked

674 total

Avg. 3.16

Colchester United Pass Gillingham

Total passes

95125

Avg. 366 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

82814

Avg. 322 / game

Accurate

63%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Colchester United

300

Played games

Gillingham

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.31

4.67

1401

Corners

1320

4.40

20.91

6273

Throw-ins

6595

21.98

1.55

465

Offsides

498

1.66

2.45

734

GK saves

751

2.50

Colchester United

DISCIPLINARY

Gillingham

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.80

541

528

1.76

0.06

0.07

9.99

2997

Fouls

3092

10.31

11.56

3467

Tackles

3620

12.07

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How We Build the Colchester United vs Gillingham Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Colchester United vs Gillingham on 01 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Colchester United vs Gillingham Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Colchester United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Gillingham's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Colchester United and Gillingham sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England League 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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