Cambridge United vs Gillingham: match statistics
Cambridge United demonstrates significantly better form and statistics at their home stadium. The hosts sit 3rd in the table with an impressive 65% home win rate and only 6% losses. In their last five matches, they have secured 2.2 points per game without suffering a single defeat. Gillingham is in weaker form, occupying 16th place with just 0.8 points per game over their last five clashes. The visitors win only 29% of their away matches and concede an average of 1.12 goals per game, whereas Cambridge scores an average of 1.65 goals in home fixtures while conceding merely 0.71 goals. Additionally, the +16 home goal difference for the hosts compared to the visitors' zero goal difference on the road confirms Cambridge United's superiority in this encounter.
Cambridge United vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cambridge United played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
Cambridge United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Gillingham has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cambridge United scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 0.80. Gillingham scores 1.23 and allows 1.34. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 51% of Cambridge United's games and 57% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 34% and 43%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.37 per game. Cambridge United takes 11.3 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Cambridge United leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cambridge United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Gillingham, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cambridge United demonstrates significantly better form and statistics at their home stadium. The hosts sit 3rd in the table with an impressive 65% home win rate and only 6% losses. In their last five matches, they have secured 2.2 points per game without suffering a single defeat. Gillingham is in weaker form, occupying 16th place with just 0.8 points per game over their last five clashes. The visitors win only 29% of their away matches and concede an average of 1.12 goals per game, whereas Cambridge scores an average of 1.65 goals in home fixtures while conceding merely 0.71 goals. Additionally, the +16 home goal difference for the hosts compared to the visitors' zero goal difference on the road confirms Cambridge United's superiority in this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cambridge United | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cambridge United is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cambridge United · 0.8 pts / game - Gillingham
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cambridge United is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.23 goals / game - Gillingham
Cambridge United is 68% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Cambridge United · 1.34 goals / game - Gillingham
Cambridge United scores in 80% of games (28 of 35 meczów), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 23% (8 of 35 meczów).
Gillingham scores in 77% of games (27 of 35 meczów), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 37% (13 of 35 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cambridge United
Over / Under - Gillingham
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cambridge United is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.51 pts / game - Cambridge United · 1.03 pts / game - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 51%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cambridge United
Gillingham
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Cambridge United | Liga | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.57 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 51% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 34% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 26% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 68% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 77% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Cambridge United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Gillingham. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cambridge United vs Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Cambridge United 5:0 Gillingham. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cambridge United vs Gillingham?
Cambridge United score 1.43 goals per game on average and Gillingham 1.23. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Cambridge United's matches and 57% of Gillingham's.
What form are Cambridge United and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Cambridge United have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Gillingham 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cambridge United vs Gillingham?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.