Gillingham vs Barrow AFC Prediction

This Saturday (28th September 2024) the EFL League Two treats us to an early first vs second clash between Gillingham and Barrow AFC. Both teams are looking to get the better of the other and claim a hold on first place in the table.

Gillingham vs Barrow AFC Key Stats

• Gillingham have lost two of their last five games
• Barrow have lost 2 of their last 8 matches
• Barrow have scored 8 goals in 6
• Gillingham have only won 1 of the last 8 games against Barrow AFC

Gillingham vs Barrow AFC Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

To be treated to a top of the table clash this early into the EFL League Two season is incredibly interesting. High flyers Gillingham and Barrow take each other on in what is sure to be an intriguing and close battle.

But what way will this one go?

Gillingham Preview: Defensively Solid

Gillingham Predicted Lineup - Glenn Morris; Max Clark, Shadrach Ogie, Max Ehmer, Remeao Hutton; Armani Little, Robbie McKenzie; Jayden Clark, George Lapslie, Joseph Gbode; Elliott Nevitt

Gillingham are the side that sit 2nd in the table as it stands coming into this game however they are level on points with Barrow at the moment having claimed 16 points so far.

This season they have lost just one game scoring ten goals along the way. But most notably they have only conceded two goals - the least of any team in the division. This props to manager Mark Williams who has had an incredible start to this season - including winning the Manager of the Month Award for August.

Barrow AFC Preview: High Flying Bluebirds

Barrow AFC Predicted Lineup - Paul Farman; Ben Jackson, Theo Vassell, Niall Canavan, Rory Feely, Sam Foley, Dean Campbell, Elliot Newby, Kian Spence, Katia Kouyate, Gerard Garner

Barrow AFC currently hold top spot in EFL League Two with 16 points to their names from the opening seven matches.

They have also continued to show the ability to keep the ball out of their net only conceding three times - the second least goals conceded in the league only behind their opponents this weekend Gillingham. This even when forced to play an outfield player in goal.

You can read about Rory Feely’s heroics on our website.

Head To Head Stats: Gillingham vs Barrow AFC

This is set to be just the 25th competitive meeting between these sides in their histories.

Gillingham have the advantage having won eleven games to Barrows seven wins. This while there have also been six draws.

Despite this, The Gills have only won one of the last eight games against Barrow only claiming their first victory against them since 1969 in April.

13th April 2024 - Gillingham 3-0 Barrow AFC - EFL League Two

5th March 2024 - Barrow AFC 2-0 Gillingham - EFL League Two

1st April 2023 - Barrow AFC 2-1 Gillingham - EFL League Two

22nd October 2022 - Gillingham 1-1 Barrow AFC - EFL League Two

8th April 1972 - Barrow AFC 1-0 Gillingham - Division Four

Betting Tips For Gillingham vs Barrow AFC - Who Takes Top Spot

This is bound to be a tough fixture for both teams with very little separating the two sides.

However, following Barrow AFC’s heavy defeat at the hands of Premier League opposition Chelsea, we would expect them to focus on the league campaign more so than anything else as they look to gain promotion.

Gillingham will give them a tough game but expect the away side to come out victorious here.

Our team of professional tipping experts have selected Barrow AFC To Win as our best value tip for this match. With odds of 15/8, £10 has the potential to return up to a possible £28.75.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Gillingham vs Barrow AFC

Gillingham 0-1 Barrow AFC

This game will be a close fixture with both teams very easily matched. However expect the away side Barrow AFC to come away with victory.

Considering both teams great defensive abilities there won’t be many goals in this game either.

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