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Tranmere Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Sat 7 Sep 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 14' Mark Byrne
Stefan Payne 38' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Tranmere Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Referee Wade Smith
  • Referee Steve Rushton
  • Referee Alix Pashley
3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
Tranmere Rovers FC 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals Gillingham FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Sep Gillingham FC H 2–2 D
31 Aug Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D
20 Aug Bristol Rovers FC A 0–2 L
17 Aug Bolton Wanderers FC H 5–0 W
10 Aug Portsmouth FC A 0–2 L
03 Aug Rochdale AFC H 2–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Sep Tranmere Rovers FC A 2–2 D
31 Aug Bolton Wanderers FC H 5–0 W
24 Aug Coventry City FC A 0–1 L
20 Aug Blackpool FC H 2–2 D
10 Aug Burton Albion FC H 1–2 L
03 Aug Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Tranmere Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Gillingham FC.
  • 5' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 14' Controversy at the stadium! Mark Byrne argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 16' Brilliant from the ! Alex Jakubiak makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 16.
  • 21' Tranmere Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
  • 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
  • 31' Tranmere Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 36' What a strike from Alfie Jones! The score is 0-2.
  • 38' The referee has no hesitation. Stefan Payne is booked for Tranmere Rovers FC — Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' Ben Pringle has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 46' Another substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC to replace Kieron Morris by Oliver Banks on 46 minute.
  • 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 61' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Liam Ridehalgh has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 66' A quiet spell here at . Gillingham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 67' Conner Jennings does the damage! The net is bulging and Tranmere Rovers FC surge ahead!
  • 70' Brilliant from the midfielder! Paul Mullin makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 70.
  • 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Byrne made 182 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Stuart O'Keefe. He replaces Ben Pringle on 76 minute.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Mikael Mandron is replaced by Brandon Hanlan on 78 minute.
  • 81' Mikael Ndjoli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Olly Lee at the 81 minute mark.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC. Paul Mullin is replaced by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75 Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for: Tranmere Rovers FC or Gillingham FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Tranmere Rovers FC45% Draw26% Gillingham FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Gillingham FC
55%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Gillingham FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Tranmere Rovers FC34% Draw43% Gillingham FC23%
Actual: Gillingham FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC

Handicap Tranmere Rovers FC covers Push Gillingham FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 20% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.