Gillingham VS Sheffield United Match Prediction

Gillingham have claimed three wins from their last six matches against Sheffield United, so the head-to-head record is in their favour for this match. In fact, Sheffield United have not scored a single goal in their last three meetings with Gillingham.

Last season in League One, the Blades got a point with a 0-0 draw at home, but earlier in the campaign they had been beaten 4-0 by the Gills, with Luke Norris, Adedeji Oshilaja, John Egan and Bradley Dack all on target.

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Gillingham v Sheffield United: Prediction

Sheffield United may have turned a corner with their win last week but there is still a long way to go for Wilder's men as they try to get out of the third tier. Gillingham have started the season looking much more impressive, but both teams suffered midweek exits from the EFL Trophy. 

Home advantage, coupled with a very strong head-to-head record in this fixture, means that the Gills should be confident of claiming all three points from the visit of Sheffield United on Sunday.

Gillingham v Sheffield United: Betting Tips

Hosts Gillingham can be backed at 8/5 for this game, which looks outstanding value considering how well they have opened up the new League One campaign. The draw is interesting at 12/5 but there are few reasons to get on board with Sheffield United with their price of 2/1 for this one.

Gillingham have kept three clean sheets in a row against Sheffield United so backing them to make it four in a row could be profitable at 9/4, while Gillingham to win to nil appeals at 7/2 too.

After taking 10 points from their five games this season, as well as knocking Watford out of the EFL Cup, Gillingham are in a confident mood. However, they lost 2-1 at home to Luton Town in the EFL Trophy in midweek, so they need to get back to winning ways here. 

Coach Justin Edinburgh is likely to name a similar team to the side that came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Shrewsbury Town last weekend, with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas continuing up front after hitting a brace in that dramatic victory.

Gillingham likely XI:

Chris Wilder finally got his first league win as Sheffield United under his belt last weekend, a 2-1 victory at home to Oxford United, with Billy Sharp and James Wilson scoring as the Blades came from behind. Sharp remains one of the most lethal strikers at this level and should pose a threat.

Sheffield United likely XI:

Sheffield United are arguably the biggest club in League One but they have not started the season like a club that is going to be in the hunt for promotion, despite recording their first win of the campaign last week. By contrast, Gillingham have strong momentum and while the likes of Billy Sharp are excellent League One players, the hosts are favoured. Home win.

Sheffield United have lost their last three away matches in League One.