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

Gillingham

D L L W L

12th place in England League 2

0 - 3

26/08/2023 14:00

Colchester United

L W W L L

22nd place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Gillingham vs Colchester United on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Gillingham vs Colchester United preview before placing your bet.

Gillingham are currently 12th with 64 points after 46 matches.
Colchester United sit 22nd with 45 points from 46 matches.
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

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

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

21/01/2023 15:00

Colchester United

0 - 2

Gillingham

ENG L2

26/12/2022 15:00

Gillingham

0 - 1

Colchester United

ENG L2

11/10/2022 18:45

Gillingham

1 - 1

Colchester United

ENG JPT

07/09/2021 18:30

Colchester United

0 - 1

Gillingham

ENG JPT

24/07/2021 14:00

Colchester United

0 - 2

Gillingham

INT CF

03/09/2019 18:45

Gillingham

2 - 3

Colchester United

ENG JPT

Gillingham

50%

Draw

17%

Colchester United

33%

Gillingham Last 6 matches

15/08/2023 18:45

Sutton United 0 - 1 Gillingham ENG L2

12/08/2023 14:00

Gillingham 1 - 0 Accrington Stanley ENG L2

08/08/2023 18:45

Gillingham 3 - 1 Southampton ENG LC

05/08/2023 14:00

Stockport County 0 - 1 Gillingham ENG L2

29/07/2023 14:00

Dagenham Redbridge 0 - 1 Gillingham INT CF

25/07/2023 11:00

Gillingham 0 - 4 Cambridge United INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Colchester United

15/08/2023 18:45

Colchester United 0 - 2 AFC Wimbledon ENG L2

12/08/2023 14:00

Bradford City 2 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

09/08/2023 18:45

Cardiff City 2 - 2 Colchester United ENG LC

29/07/2023 14:00

Colchester United 2 - 1 Leyton Orient INT CF

28/07/2023 18:30

Colchester United 0 - 1 West Ham U21 INT CF

22/07/2023 14:00

Colchester United 1 - 1 Peterborough United INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Gillingham

Colchester United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

16 (35%)30 (65%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

22 (48%)24 (52%)

Gillingham

Recent matches

Colchester United

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Gillingham

Colchester United

Shots

Gillingham

Total shots

12.17 avg / game

Blocked

162 total

Avg. 3.77

Colchester United

Total shots

13.26 avg / game

Blocked

186 total

Avg. 4.13

Gillingham Pass Colchester United

Total passes

18345

Avg. 399 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

18235

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Gillingham

Played games

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.11

5.54

255

Corners

230

5.00

27.07

1245

Throw-ins

1132

24.61

2.02

Offsides

1.70

2.93

135

GK saves

149

3.24

Gillingham

DISCIPLINARY

Colchester United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

112

2.43

0.04

0.15

9.91

456

Fouls

495

10.76

15.39

708

Tackles

664

14.43

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How We Build the Gillingham vs Colchester United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Gillingham vs Colchester United on 26 August 2023 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.

Gillingham vs Colchester United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Gillingham's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Colchester United'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 Gillingham and Colchester United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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