FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 05 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Gillingham fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Gillingham at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Bees have recorded 19 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was less than a year ago, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 26 DecGillingham0 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2008/2009Sat 28 MarBrentford1-1GillinghamLGE2
2008/2009Sat 20 DecGillingham1 - 1BrentfordLGE2
2006/2007Sat 31 MarGillingham2 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2006/2007Sat 21 OctBrentford2 - 2GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Tue 21 MarGillingham3 - 2BrentfordLGE1
2005/2006Mon 29 AugBrentford1 - 1GillinghamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

The away form of Gillingham is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Gills have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford's 34 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 28 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford6222658
Gillingham6042364

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Brentford are not exactly setting the world alight at Griffin Park in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Gillingham Not won in previous 16 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.