FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 13 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Oldham Athletic fixture

Oldham Ath. face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Latics will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in January 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 09 FebOldham Ath.2 - 1GillinghamLGE1
2007/2008Tue 22 JanGillingham0 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 30 DecGillingham0 - 3Oldham Ath.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 23 SepOldham Ath.4 - 1GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 21 JanOldham Ath.2 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepGillingham0 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 12 FebOldham Ath.1 - 3GillinghamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 5 conceded.

Oldham Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches. Oldham Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 15 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6213787
Oldham Ath.6123365

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Oldham Ath. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Priestfield Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Oldham Ath. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.