Colchester United vs Gillingham: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Colchester United

W W D L L

10th place in England League 2

2-0

26/12/2024 11:00

Gillingham

D W D W D

17th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Colchester United vs Gillingham on 26 December 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 will face Gillingham in England League 2 on December 26, 2024 at 11:00.
Colchester United are currently 10th with 67 points after 46 matches.
Gillingham sit 17th with 58 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.84.

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

2024-12-26

Colchester United vs Gillingham - Prediction & Odds

Colchester United

Gillingham

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

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

01 Doncaster Rovers	84	46	24	12	10	73	50	23
02 Port Vale	80	46	22	14	10	65	46	19
03 Bradford City	78	46	22	12	12	64	45	19
04 Walsall	77	46	21	14	11	75	54	21
05 AFC Wimbledon	73	46	20	13	13	56	35	21
06 Notts County	72	46	20	12	14	68	49	19
07 Chesterfield	70	46	19	13	14	73	54	19
08 Salford City	69	46	18	15	13	64	54	10
09 Grimsby Town	68	46	20	8	18	61	67	-6
10 Colchester United	67	46	16	19	11	52	47	5
11 Bromley	66	46	17	15	14	64	59	5
12 Swindon Town	62	46	15	17	14	71	63	8
13 Crewe Alexandra	62	46	15	17	14	49	48	1
14 Fleetwood Town	60	46	15	15	16	60	60	0
15 Cheltenham Town	60	46	16	12	18	60	70	-10
16 Barrow	59	46	15	14	17	52	50	2
17 Gillingham	58	46	14	16	16	41	46	-5
18 Harrogate Town	53	46	14	11	21	43	61	-18
19 Milton Keynes Dons	52	46	14	10	22	52	66	-14
20 Tranmere Rovers	51	46	12	15	19	45	65	-20
21 Accrington Stanley	50	46	12	14	20	53	69	-16
22 Newport County	49	46	13	10	23	52	76	-24
23 Carlisle United	42	46	10	12	24	44	71	-27
24 Morecambe	36	46	10	6	30	40	72	-32

Head To Head

01/01/2024 11:00

Colchester United

0 - 1

Gillingham

ENG L2

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

Colchester United

Draw

17%

Gillingham

83%

Colchester United Last 6 matches

20/12/2024 15:45

Crewe Alexandra 0 - 0 Colchester United

ENG L2

14/12/2024 11:00

Colchester United 0 - 0 Newport County

ENG L2

10/12/2024 15:45

Colchester United 2 - 0 AFC Wimbledon

ENG JPT

03/12/2024 15:45

Colchester United 4 - 0 Swindon Town

ENG L2

30/11/2024 08:30

Fleetwood Town 0 - 0 Colchester United

ENG L2

23/11/2024 08:30

Grimsby Town 0 - 1 Colchester United

ENG L2

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Gillingham

20/12/2024 15:45

Gillingham 2 - 2 Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

14/12/2024 11:00

Milton Keynes Dons 0 - 1 Gillingham

ENG L2

07/12/2024 11:00

Gillingham 1 - 0 Salford City

ENG L2

04/12/2024 15:45

Bromley 2 - 1 Gillingham

ENG L2

23/11/2024 11:00

Gillingham 1 - 2 Harrogate Town

ENG L2

12/11/2024 15:00

Stevenage Borough 1 - 1 Gillingham

ENG JPT

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Colchester United

Gillingham

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.13

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.02

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

34 (74%)12 (26%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

33 (72%)13 (28%)

Colchester United

Recent matches

Gillingham

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Colchester United

Gillingham

Shots

Colchester United

Total shots

11.50 avg / game

Blocked

94 total

Avg. 3.62

Gillingham

Total shots

10.91 avg / game

Blocked

69 total

Avg. 3.14

Colchester United Pass Gillingham

Total passes

17379

Avg. 378 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

15472

Avg. 336 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Colchester United

Played games

Gillingham

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.37

4.78

220

Corners

193

4.20

25.37

1167

Throw-ins

1327

28.85

1.50

Offsides

1.48

2.48

114

GK saves

112

2.43

Colchester United

DISCIPLINARY

Gillingham

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

109

2.37

0.07

0.09

11.91

548

Fouls

590

12.83

16.70

768

Tackles

724

15.74

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How We Build the Colchester United vs Gillingham Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Colchester United vs Gillingham on 26 December 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

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