Gillingham vs Newport County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Gillingham

W D L L L

17th place in England League 2

3-2

17/01/2026 11:00

Newport County

L L W L W

20th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Gillingham vs Newport County on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Gillingham vs Newport County preview before placing your bet.

Gillingham are currently 17th with 53 points after 46 matches.
Newport County sit 20th with 43 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Gillingham to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history favors Newport County, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Gillingham have one win, 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

2026-01-17

Gillingham vs Newport County - Prediction & Odds

Gillingham

Newport County

2026-01-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

01 Bromley	87	46	24	15	7	71	46	25
02 Milton Keynes Dons	86	46	24	14	8	86	45	41
03 Cambridge United	82	46	22	16	8	66	33	33
04 Salford City	81	46	25	6	15	61	51	10
05 Notts County	80	46	24	8	14	74	52	22
06 Chesterfield	79	46	21	16	9	71	56	15
07 Grimsby Town	78	46	22	12	12	74	50	24
08 Barnet	76	46	21	13	12	70	53	17
09 Swindon Town	75	46	22	9	15	70	59	11
10 Oldham Athletic	68	46	18	14	14	60	44	16
11 Crewe Alexandra	67	46	19	10	17	64	58	6
12 Colchester United	66	46	18	12	16	62	49	13
13 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	56	56	0
14 Bristol Rovers	62	46	19	5	22	56	65	-9
15 Fleetwood Town	61	46	15	16	15	57	58	-1
16 Accrington Stanley	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
17 Gillingham	53	46	13	14	19	53	72	-19
18 Cheltenham Town	52	46	14	10	22	53	79	-26
19 Shrewsbury Town	49	46	13	10	23	42	69	-27
20 Newport County	43	46	12	7	27	48	77	-29
21 Tranmere Rovers	41	46	10	11	25	54	79	-25
22 Crawley Town	40	46	8	16	22	44	68	-24
23 Harrogate Town	39	46	10	9	27	39	68	-29
24 Barrow	36	46	9	9	28	45	78	-33

Head To Head

01/11/2025 11:00

Newport County

1 - 1

Gillingham

ENG FAC

20/09/2025 10:00

Newport County

1 - 3

Gillingham

ENG L2

04/03/2025 15:45

Newport County

3 - 1

Gillingham

ENG L2

22/10/2024 14:45

Gillingham

0 - 2

Newport County

ENG L2

17/02/2024 11:00

Newport County

1 - 0

Gillingham

ENG L2

28/10/2023 10:00

Gillingham

0 - 2

Newport County

ENG L2

Gillingham

17%

Draw

17%

Newport County

67%

Gillingham Last 6 matches

01/01/2026 11:00

Swindon Town 2 - 0 Gillingham ENG L2

29/12/2025 15:45

Gillingham 1 - 1 Colchester United ENG L2

26/12/2025 11:00

Gillingham 1 - 1 Cambridge United ENG L2

20/12/2025 11:00

Fleetwood Town 2 - 1 Gillingham ENG L2

13/12/2025 11:00

Gillingham 2 - 2 Barrow ENG L2

06/12/2025 08:30

Colchester United 0 - 0 Gillingham ENG L2

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Newport County

01/01/2026 11:00

Bromley 2 - 1 Newport County ENG L2

29/12/2025 15:30

Newport County 2 - 0 Crewe Alexandra ENG L2

26/12/2025 11:00

Newport County 0 - 0 Barnet ENG L2

20/12/2025 11:00

Colchester United 4 - 1 Newport County ENG L2

13/12/2025 11:00

Newport County 0 - 2 Fleetwood Town ENG L2

10/12/2025 15:45

Crewe Alexandra 2 - 2 Newport County ENG L2

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Goals

Scored

292

Avg. per game

0.97

Conceded

391

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

373

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

457

Avg. per game

1.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

198 (66%)102 (34%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

201 (67%)99 (33%)

Gillingham

Recent matches

Newport County

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Gillingham

Newport County

Shots

Gillingham

Total shots

10.74 avg / game

Blocked

674 total

Avg. 3.16

Newport County

Total shots

11.06 avg / game

Blocked

725 total

Avg. 3.31

Gillingham Pass Newport County

Total passes

82814

Avg. 322 / game

Accurate

63%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

87416

Avg. 339 / game

Accurate

65%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Gillingham

300

Played games

Newport County

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.23

4.40

1320

Corners

1216

4.05

21.98

6595

Throw-ins

6378

21.26

1.66

498

Offsides

485

1.62

2.50

751

GK saves

745

2.48

Gillingham

DISCIPLINARY

Newport County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

528

499

1.66

0.07

0.06

10.31

3092

Fouls

2930

9.77

12.07

3620

Tackles

3839

12.80

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How We Build the Gillingham vs Newport County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Gillingham vs Newport County on 17 January 2026 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 Newport County 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 Newport County'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 Newport County 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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