Stevenage vs Gillingham prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 12, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Stevenage
Gillingham
On Tuesday, November 12, in the 3rd round of the EFL Trophy group stage, Stevenage will host Gillingham, with kickoff set for 20:00 CET. Here’s an analysis and prediction on the game’s winner.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Stevenage has conceded at least one goal in five consecutive matches.
- Only one of Gillingham’s last five matches has seen more than 2.5 goals.
- Gillingham has the second-best defense in League Two, conceding just 12 goals.
- Stevenage has the lowest goal tally in League One with only 11 goals scored.
- In eight previous meetings between these teams, each side has won three times.
Match Preview
This match will effectively decide the second place in the group. Peterborough has already won the group with nine points, leaving Stevenage and Gillingham to compete for the second spot to reach the Round of 16.
Stevenage only needs a draw, as they currently have three points, while Gillingham has none. For Gillingham to advance, they must win by at least two goals to overtake both Stevenage and Crystal Palace U-21 on goal difference.
Stevenage enters this game after a four-match winless run in League One, with their last game ending in a 1-1 draw against Reading, preceded by three consecutive defeats. They currently sit 14th in the League One standings after 15 rounds.
Gillingham, meanwhile, is 8th in League Two, just one point off the playoff zone. Like Stevenage, they’ve been struggling lately, securing only one win in their last five matches. In their previous game, they won 1-0 against Port Vale, breaking a five-game losing streak that had been preceded by a draw against Swindon Town (1-1).
Probable Lineups
- Stevenage: Cooper, Butler, Freestone, Smith, Freeman, Kemp, White, King, Roberts, Reed, Presley
- Gillingham: Morris, Ehmer, Dieng, Masterson, Ogilvie, Little, Williams, Clarke, Wakeling
Stevenage vs Gillingham prediction
Stevenage tends to perform well at home, while Gillingham has struggled lately. My prediction is a home win for Stevenage.
