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 will face Newport County in England League 2 on January 17, 2026 at 11:00.
Gillingham are currently 17th with 53 points after 46 matches.
Newport County sit 20th with 43 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.53.

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

Newport County

33%

Draw

17%

Gillingham

50%

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

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

Played games

Gillingham

Newport County

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.93

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

26 (57%)20 (43%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

23 (50%)23 (50%)

Gillingham

Recent matches

Newport County

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

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

(53%)24 21(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Gillingham

Newport County

Shots

Gillingham

Total shots

12.43 avg / game

Blocked

151 total

Avg. 3.68

Newport County

Total shots

10.70 avg / game

Blocked

128 total

Avg. 3.05

Gillingham Pass Newport County

Total passes

13752

Avg. 299 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

15301

Avg. 333 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Gillingham

Played games

Newport County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.15

5.02

231

Corners

181

3.93

27.48

1264

Throw-ins

1203

26.15

1.91

Offsides

103

2.24

2.61

120

GK saves

134

2.91

Gillingham

DISCIPLINARY

Newport County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

104

2.00

0.09

0.07

13.41

617

Fouls

538

11.70

10.24

471

Tackles

467

10.15

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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

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