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Gillingham v Millwall Stats

Data last updated: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 04:13 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This friendly clash between Gillingham and Millwall offers an intriguing attacking contest as both teams have shown a willingness to score in recent matches. Gillingham have averaged 1.5 goals per game while conceding only 0.5, indicating a solid defense but also an ability to find the net. Millwall, on the other hand, have matched that scoring rate but have been more vulnerable defensively, conceding 1.5 goals per game. With Millwall's recent matches all going over 2.5 goals, this fixture is poised for an open game with multiple scoring opportunities on both sides.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Millwall have a 100% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals recently.
  • Gillingham average 1.5 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded per game, showing attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.
  • Millwall concede an average of 1.5 goals per match, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.
  • Head-to-head meetings average 2 goals per game, indicating a moderately open scoring history.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 65.7% chance for Over 2.5 Goals, reflecting the attacking tendencies of both teams and Millwall's recent run of high-scoring games. Gillingham's balanced scoring and defensive record combined with Millwall's openness at the back create a scenario conducive to multiple goals. The friendly nature of the match may encourage offensive play, further supporting the likelihood of exceeding 2.5 goals. No price warning is necessary as the context is unknown, and data quality is sufficient for this analysis.

Millwall Over 2.5 Rate100% recent matches
Strong positive
Gillingham Goals For1.5 per game
Positive
Millwall Goals Against1.5 per game
Positive
Head-to-Head Average Goals2 goals per game
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking friendly where both teams look to test offensive options. Millwall's defensive lapses combined with Gillingham's efficient attack suggest a good chance for multiple goals, making Over 2.5 Goals a sensible selection based on recent scoring data and tactical openness.

Main risk

Millwall carry the stronger scoring threat, but Gillingham must contribute for BTTS to land.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match scoring potential

“Millwall's recent matches have consistently featured multiple goals, and Gillingham's balanced attack and defense set the stage for an entertaining, high-scoring friendly encounter.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Millwall have a 100% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals recently.

Gillingham average 1.5 goals scored and only 0.5 conceded per game, showing attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.

Millwall concede an average of 1.5 goals per match, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.

Head-to-head meetings average 2 goals per game, indicating a moderately open scoring history.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • In the last nine head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2, slightly below the Over 2.5 threshold.
  • However, Millwall's recent matches have all gone over 2.5 goals, suggesting an upward trend in scoring tempo that could influence this friendly.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Gillingham1.5
Avg goals scored
Millwall1.5
Gillingham0.5
Avg goals conceded
Millwall1.5
Gillingham0%
BTTS rate
Millwall100%
Gillingham50%
Over 2.5 goals
Millwall100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 57% · edge +8.6 pts
1.75
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 84%
1.24
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 48%
2.85
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 38%
2.05
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Both teams have shown contrasting defensive records but similar scoring rates, with Millwall's matches always featuring goals from both sides. Gillingham's clean sheet rate is higher, but the attacking impetus from both teams suggests goals are likely, supporting Over 2.5 Goals.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 57% · edge +8.6 pts
1.75
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Gillingham Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 58%
3
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Gillingham to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
4
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price
1.85
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
4.1
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Millwall Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 46%
1.38
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Millwall to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.62
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The Over 2.5 Goals market is supported by Millwall's perfect recent record of matches exceeding this threshold and Gillingham's solid attacking output. Without visible , this is a data-driven pick rather than a value bet, but the football context aligns well with the model's probability.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Gillingham

LW
Last 51W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 1L
18 Jul 2026H Charlton0-1
14 Jul 2026A Dover3-0

Millwall

WL
Last 51W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 1L
17 Jul 2026A Eldense2-1
14 Jul 2026A FC Andorra1-2
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 77% vs implied 48% · edge +28.9 pts
2.1
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Gillingham Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 58%
3
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Gillingham to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
4
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
4.1
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 64%
1.14
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Millwall Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 46%
1.38
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Millwall to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.62
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Millwall's recent form is marked by a 100% Over 2.5 Goals rate, indicating a trend of open, high-scoring matches. Gillingham have a more moderate 50% rate but still average 1.5 goals per game, showing potential for goals in this friendly encounter.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Gillingham wins
4Draws
4Millwall wins
13 Jul 2024Gillingham v Millwall0-0
15 Jul 2023Gillingham v Millwall0-2
27 Jul 2021Gillingham v Millwall1-1
14 Aug 2018Millwall v Gillingham0-0
08 Apr 2017Gillingham v Millwall1-1
30 Dec 2016Millwall v Gillingham2-1
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 57% · edge +8.6 pts
1.75
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Gillingham to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
4
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
4.1
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Millwall to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.62
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The nine previous meetings between these teams have averaged 2 goals per game, indicating moderately open encounters historically. While this is slightly below the Over 2.5 benchmark, recent form and tactical openness in this friendly suggest a higher scoring possibility this time.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies Clubs

Gillingham3
Played
Millwall3
Gillingham1.3
Avg goals for
Millwall1
Gillingham0.3
Avg goals against
Millwall1.3
Gillingham2
Clean sheets
Millwall0
Best odds for this sectionGillingham Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 58% vs implied 33% · edge +24.7 pts
3
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Gillingham to WinBetfred guide price · model 48%
4
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Millwall Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 46%
1.38
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Millwall to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.62
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Season stats reveal Gillingham's balanced attack and defense with 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per game, while Millwall's stats show a more porous defense conceding 1.5 goals per game. This contrast supports a match with multiple goals, fitting the Over 2.5 Goals profile.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

50%Gillingham Over 2.5
100%Millwall Over 2.5
2H2H avg goals
In the last nine head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2, slightly below the Over 2.5 threshold. However, Millwall's recent matches have all gone over 2.5 goals, suggesting an upward trend in scoring tempo that could influence this friendly.

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Betting context

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