FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

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

Gillingham prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Gills are clearly on top, winning 63.16% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield Stadium 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 ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the The Gills, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. 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.