Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
Gillingham displays solid home form with a record of 36% wins and only 21% losses at home, which gives them a psychological advantage in front of their own crowd. The hosts stand out with higher offensive efficiency in home matches (xG 1.85 vs 1.29 for the visitors away) and better defense (on average 1.29 goals conceded vs 1.71 for the opponents). Tranmere Rovers is experiencing a dramatic form crisis with a series of five consecutive defeats and zero points earned in recent matches, which significantly weakens their chances of a favorable outcome. Additionally, the visitors have a weaker away record (36% wins, but as much as 43% losses) and poorer xG statistics on the road. The advantage in possession (49% vs 47%) and a higher average of shots on target (5.86 vs 3.93) further speak in favor of the hosts, although their recent overall form (1.2 PTS/match) suggests that victory will not come easy.
Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gillingham play Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The match date is 7 February 2026 at 16:01. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Gillingham: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Tranmere Rovers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gillingham scores 1.15 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.17 and concedes 1.72. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gillingham 54%, Tranmere Rovers 59%. Over 2.5: Gillingham 46%, Tranmere Rovers 54%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Gillingham has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.33. Gillingham: 12.6 shots per match, Tranmere Rovers: 11.9.
Match halves
Gillingham: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.76. Tranmere Rovers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Gillingham: 76-90+ (16 goals). Tranmere Rovers: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Gillingham displays solid home form with a record of 36% wins and only 21% losses at home, which gives them a psychological advantage in front of their own crowd. The hosts stand out with higher offensive efficiency in home matches (xG 1.85 vs 1.29 for the visitors away) and better defense (on average 1.29 goals conceded vs 1.71 for the opponents). Tranmere Rovers is experiencing a dramatic form crisis with a series of five consecutive defeats and zero points earned in recent matches, which significantly weakens their chances of a favorable outcome. Additionally, the visitors have a weaker away record (36% wins, but as much as 43% losses) and poorer xG statistics on the road. The advantage in possession (49% vs 47%) and a higher average of shots on target (5.86 vs 3.93) further speak in favor of the hosts, although their recent overall form (1.2 PTS/match) suggests that victory will not come easy.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Gillingham | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Tranmere Rovers is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Gillingham · 1 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers
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 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.72 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers
Gillingham scores in 74% of matches (34 of 46 matches), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (8 of 46 matches).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 72% of matches (33 of 46 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 24% (11 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Gillingham
Over / Under — Tranmere Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Tranmere Rovers is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / match - Gillingham · 1.15 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 22%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (22). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.72 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Gillingham 0 - 1 - 0 Tranmere Rovers. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Gillingham 2:1 Tranmere Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers?
Gillingham score 1.15 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.17. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Gillingham's matches and 59% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Gillingham and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers?
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.