Gillingham vs Tranmere: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Tranmere travel to face Gillingham on Saturday 12 September in the League Two, with Priestfield Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Gillingham are 8th, upper half, on 20 points after 14 matches; Tranmere are 11th (upper half) with 19. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Gillingham, last 5: WDDDL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Rochdale, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Tranmere, last 5: WDDDW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Oldham, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Tranmere, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Gillingham.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Gillingham 1.3 xG, Tranmere 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Gillingham 39%, draw 23%, Tranmere 38%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Gillingham 1–1 Tranmere. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Gillingham39%fair 2.57 · @2.45
Draw23%fair 4.42 · @3.25
Tranmere38%fair 2.60 · @2.70
2.60Expected goals
1.30Gillingham xG
1.30Tranmere xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Gillingham 1.3 – 1.3 Tranmere expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Gillingham to win✓
39%
2.57
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.75
Draw no bet
Gillingham (draw no bet)✓
50%
1.99
–
Asian handicap
Tranmere +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Gillingham to score first✓
46%
2.15
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Gillingham / FT Gillingham✗
21%
4.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.21
–
Recent results
Gillingham – last 6
WDDDLL
5 Sep
@ Rochdale
4–1
W
1 Sep
@ Chesterfield
1–1
D
29 Aug
vs Northampton
1–1
D
22 Aug
@ Fleetwood Town
0–0
D
15 Aug
vs Walsall
0–3
L
8 Aug
vs Luton
0–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Tranmere – last 6
WDDDWD
5 Sep
vs Oldham
2–0
W
1 Sep
vs Rotherham
2–2
D
29 Aug
@ Newport County
2–2
D
22 Aug
@ Port Vale
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs Shrewsbury
2–0
W
1 Aug
vs Rochdale
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Gillingham and Tranmere.
What is the prediction for Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Gillingham vs Tranmere?
On our numbers Gillingham have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Tranmere 38%.
How many goals will there be in Gillingham vs Tranmere?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Our predicted score is Gillingham 1–1 Tranmere, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Gillingham vs Tranmere?
Gillingham vs Tranmere (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Priestfield Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
