Our Gainsborough vs Ilkeston Prediction: 1-1
Gainsborough vs Ilkeston in the England Northern Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Gainsborough vs Ilkeston 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
Gainsborough's Last Match – Gainsborough vs Stocksbridge PS
Gainsborough should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England Northern Premier League draw against Stocksbridge PS on December 13. In that match, Gainsborough saw 53% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gainsborough | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 68 |
 Stocksbridge PS | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 75 |
Ilkeston's Last Match – Ilkeston vs Hednesford
Ilkeston will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 England Northern Premier League setback against Hednesford on December 13. In that match, Ilkeston had 46% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ilkeston | 46% | 0 (0) | - | 64 |
 Hednesford | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 67 |
Gainsborough vs Ilkeston Stats
Key Stats
| Gainsborough | Ilkeston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gainsborough are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Ilkeston average 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Gainsborough 15-15
Ilkeston 14-18
What are the odds for this match?
Gainsborough to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.4
Ilkeston to win: @3.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975