FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Gillingham fixture

Nottm. Forest prepare to entertain Gillingham at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 9 games played, Forest have recorded 4 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was just last season, in March 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 17 OctGillingham1 - 2Nottm. ForestASSM
2006/2007Sat 14 OctGillingham0 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 MarNottm. Forest1-1GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 27 AugGillingham1 - 3Nottm. ForestLGE1
2004/2005Sun 08 MayNottm. Forest2 - 2GillinghamCHMP
2004/2005Sat 27 NovGillingham2 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Sat 06 MarGillingham2 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Forest have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

In complete contrast to Nottm. Forest, Gillingham are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Gills have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Nottm. Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 64 points from 37 games. Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 46 points from their 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest62221078
Gillingham6222678

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Nottm. Forest fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Forest. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Gillingham Not won in previous 6 away matches.