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

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 vs Newport County: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 11:00

Gillingham
3 - 2
Finished
Newport County
90+15' event Andy Smith
90+11' event Ethan Coleman / Bradley Dack
90+8' event Garath McCleary
90+1' event Armani Little
90' event Bradley Dack
87' event Sam Vokes / Josh Andrews
86' event Remeao Hutton / Aaron Rowe
70' event Garath McCleary / Jonny Smith
62' event Max Clark
30' event Conor Masterson
event 90+15' Ciaran Brennan
event 90+15' Matthew Baker
event 89' James Crole / Nathaniel Opoku
event 88' Joe Thomas / Liam Shephard
event 84' Cameron Antwi
event 76' Ciaran Brennan / Matthew Smith
event 76' Cameron Antwi / Lee Jenkins
event 55' Tanatswa Nyakuhwa / Michael Spellman
event 4' Michael Spellman
90+15' event Andy Smith
event 90+15' Ciaran Brennan
90+11' event Ethan Coleman / Bradley Dack
event 90+15' Matthew Baker
90+8' event Garath McCleary
event 89' James Crole / Nathaniel Opoku
90+1' event Armani Little
event 88' Joe Thomas / Liam Shephard
90' event Bradley Dack
event 84' Cameron Antwi
87' event Sam Vokes / Josh Andrews
event 76' Ciaran Brennan / Matthew Smith
86' event Remeao Hutton / Aaron Rowe
event 76' Cameron Antwi / Lee Jenkins
70' event Garath McCleary / Jonny Smith
event 55' Tanatswa Nyakuhwa / Michael Spellman
62' event Max Clark
event 4' Michael Spellman
30' event Conor Masterson
Gillingham Gillingham
Substitutions
#7 Garath McCleary
#6 Ethan Coleman
#2 Remeao Hutton
#19 Sam Vokes
#12 Seb Palmer-Houlden
#25 Jake Turner
#20 Elliott Nevitt
Gillingham Gillingham Newport County Newport County
19Shots22
6Shots on Goal7
13Fouls10
4Corner Kick5
9Free kick13
3Offside0
3Yellow card2
2Aerial1
5Save3
12Successful Tackles10
10Interceptions6
33Long pass28
2Assist2
13Successful center7
6Shots off goal4
31Head Success18
7Blocked11
6Tackle2
2Dribbles7
19Throw-in20
419Passes327
93Attacks89
56Dangerous attacks49
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
5BigChances0
3BigChancesMissed0
16ShotsInsideBox14
3ShotsOutsideBox8
53DuelsWon47
2.96ExpectedGoals1.09
1.82xGOpenPlay0.52
2.17xGNonPenalty1.09
2.27xGOT2.2
41Touches In Opposition Box39
26AccurateCrosses20
22GroundDuelsWon29
31AerialDuelsWon18
31Clearances32
Newport County Newport County
Substitutions
#6 Ciaran Brennan
#11 Cameron Antwi
#12 Joe Thomas
#33 Tanatswa Nyakuhwa
#16 James Crole
#1 Nik Tzanev
#17 Tom Davies
Commentary
90+15' Andy Smith - Gillingham receive a yellow card
90+15' Ciaran Brennan - Newport County receive a yellow card
90+15' Matthew Baker - Newport County receive a yellow card
90+11' Gillingham — substitution: Ethan Coleman / Bradley Dack
90+8' Goal! Garath McCleary - Gillingham
90+1' Penalty scored! Armani Little - Gillingham
90' Bradley Dack - Gillingham receive a yellow card
89' Newport County — substitution: James Crole / Nathaniel Opoku
88' Newport County — substitution: Joe Thomas / Liam Shephard
87' Gillingham — substitution: Sam Vokes / Josh Andrews
86' Gillingham — substitution: Remeao Hutton / Aaron Rowe
84' Goal! Cameron Antwi - Newport County
76' Newport County — substitution: Ciaran Brennan / Matthew Smith
76' Newport County — substitution: Cameron Antwi / Lee Jenkins
70' Gillingham — substitution: Garath McCleary / Jonny Smith
62' Max Clark - Gillingham receive a yellow card
55' Newport County — substitution: Tanatswa Nyakuhwa / Michael Spellman
30' Goal! Conor Masterson - Gillingham
4' Goal! Michael Spellman - Newport County

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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