FootyMAD's Yeovil Town match preview

Last updated : 08 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Yeovil Town fixture

Gillingham prepare to entertain Yeovil Town at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Gillingham and Yeovil Town at was just last season, in October 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 DecYeovil Town2 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 AprYeovil Town4 - 3GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 15 OctGillingham0-0Yeovil TownLGE1
1949/1950Sat 10 DecYeovil Town3 - 1GillinghamFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Gillingham, Yeovil Town are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Glovers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 59 points from their 45 games played so far, Yeovil Town's total of 76 points from their 45 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham641110713
Yeovil Town6303459

FootyMad's prediction ...

Gillingham may be coming up against a decent side in Yeovil Town, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Gills. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
GillinghamWon 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Yeovil TownLost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.