Gillingham vs Cambridge United: match statistics
Gillingham vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gillingham played Cambridge United in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 26 December 2025. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Gillingham: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. Cambridge United: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gillingham scores 1.38 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Cambridge United scores 1.14 and concedes 0.86. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gillingham 62%, Cambridge United 48%. Over 2.5: Gillingham 43%, Cambridge United 29%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Gillingham has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.37. Gillingham: 12.6 shots per match, Cambridge United: 11.5.
Match halves
Gillingham: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.86. Cambridge United: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Gillingham: 76-90+ (9 goals). Cambridge United: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.33 |
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.
Cambridge United is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Gillingham · 2.2 pts / match - Cambridge United
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 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Gillingham · 1.14 goals / match - Cambridge United
Cambridge United is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Gillingham · 0.86 goals / match - Cambridge United
Gillingham scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
Cambridge United scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Cambridge United
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.
Cambridge United is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Gillingham · 1.52 pts / match - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gillingham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Gillingham
Cambridge United
* 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 | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.52 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 57% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 49% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Gillingham vs Cambridge United?
The EFL League Two match finished Gillingham 1:1 Cambridge United. 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 Cambridge United?
Gillingham score 1.38 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.14. The EFL League Two average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Gillingham's matches and 48% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Gillingham and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Gillingham have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Cambridge United 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gillingham vs Cambridge United?
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.