FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, The Hatters have recorded 8 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the The Gills edged out their past their rivals by a score of 4 - 3 in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 09 OctGillingham4 - 3Luton TownASSM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugLuton Town3 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1999/2000Sat 22 AprGillingham2 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sat 16 OctLuton Town3 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1998/1999Sat 27 MarLuton Town1 - 0GillinghamLGE1
1998/1999Sat 24 OctGillingham1 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1997/1998Sat 11 AprGillingham2 - 1Luton TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

The away form of Luton Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Hatters have hit 7 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 30 matches. Luton Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 24 points from their 30 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham6024272
Luton Town60156161

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Gills, as the The Hatters have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Luton Town Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.