The Green Devils welcome Gillingham to the New Lawn this weekend. The visitors are the favourites to pick up three points, but the two clubs have never faced each other before.
Forest Green
Forest Green have struggled massively since being relegated from League One, and consecutive relegation looms if they do not significantly improve. They’re currently 23rd with just 15 points from 20 games. The Green Devils haven’t been absolutely horrific defensively, suffering 37 goals, but they’ve scored the second fewest goals this season, 20.
Forest Green haven’t won in five League Two games, with their latest league match ending in a 2-0 away defeat to MK Dons. The visitors never really looked like winning and failed to register a shot on target.
Gillingham
The Gills have taken an all-or-nothing approach this season, as demonstrated by their ten wins, one draw, and ten defeats. This inconsistency has put Gillingham in tenth with 31 points. Their biggest problem has been in attack, and they’ve scored the fewest number of goals this season, 19.
This attacking issue was on display last weekend, as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bradford. Even though Gillingham had more possession, they failed to create any real opportunities, which cost them the tie.
Verdict?
Forest Green have the worst home record in League Two, winning just two of their 11 home games. Gillingham have also lost 60% of their away games. With both teams poor in attack, we should be in for a low-scoring game.
The final prediction is Forest Green 0-1 Gillingham.
