Gillingham vs Newport County Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Gillingham vs Newport County Prediction: 2-1

Gillingham vs Newport County in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.

This Gillingham vs Newport County 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

Gillingham's Last Match – Swindon vs Gillingham

Gillingham will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England League 2 defeat against Swindon on January 1. In that match, Gillingham recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Swindon	50%	0 (2)	1.24	40
Gillingham	50%	0 (4)	1.36	60

Newport County's Last Match – Bromley vs Newport County

Newport County will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England League 2 defeat at the hands of Bromley on January 1. In that match, Newport County had 60% possession and 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Bromley	40%	0 (7)	2.19	48
Newport County	60%	0 (3)	1.38	50

Gillingham vs Newport County Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Gillingham are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Newport County average 0.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Gillingham to win: @1.571

Draw: @4

Newport County to win: @5.5

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95

Gillingham Fixtures

Newport County Fixtures