Our Gillingham vs Newport County Prediction: 2-1
Gillingham vs Newport County in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Gillingham vs Newport County prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Gillingham's Last Match – Swindon vs Gillingham
Gillingham will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England League 2 defeat against Swindon on January 1. In that match, Gillingham recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swindon | 50% | 0 (2) | 1.24 | 40 |
 Gillingham | 50% | 0 (4) | 1.36 | 60 |
Newport County's Last Match – Bromley vs Newport County
Newport County will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England League 2 defeat at the hands of Bromley on January 1. In that match, Newport County had 60% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bromley | 40% | 0 (7) | 2.19 | 48 |
 Newport County | 60% | 0 (3) | 1.38 | 50 |
Gillingham vs Newport County Stats
Key Stats
| Gillingham | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gillingham are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Newport County average 0.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Gillingham 11-17
Newport County 8-19
What are the odds for this match?
Gillingham to win: @1.571
Draw: @4
Newport County to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95