Gillingham vs Port Vale: match statistics
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Gillingham vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gillingham plays Port Vale in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Recent form
Gillingham has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Port Vale has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Gillingham scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.18. Port Vale scores 0.56 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Gillingham's games and 22% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 11%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.10 per game. Gillingham takes 9.8 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Gillingham leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.11 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gillingham's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Gillingham | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.17 |
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.
Port Vale is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Gillingham · 1.8 pts / game - Port Vale
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.
Gillingham is 159% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - Gillingham · 0.56 goals / game - Port Vale
Port Vale is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - Gillingham · 1 goals / game - Port Vale
Gillingham scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 games), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 games).
Port Vale scores in 56% of games (5 of 9 games), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 games).
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 - Gillingham
Over / Under - Port Vale
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.
Port Vale is 71% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Gillingham · 1.56 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Gillingham
Port Vale
* 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
| Gillingham | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.48 | ▼ 1.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 53% | ▼ 22% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 43% | ▼ 11% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 28% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 67% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Gillingham and Port Vale play?
Gillingham face Port Vale on October 20, 2026 in EFL League Two at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gillingham vs Port Vale?
Gillingham score 1.45 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.56. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Gillingham's matches and 22% of Port Vale's.
What form are Gillingham and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Port Vale 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Port Vale?
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.