- Team form: Salford City have won their last three home League Two matches.
- Recent form: Gillingham have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five League Two games.
- Away stats: Gillingham have scored only 21 goals in 20 away League Two fixtures this season.
Salford have found their groove under Robinson
Salford City sit 6th in League Two on 73 points from 42 games, well in the mix for the playoff chase, and have found their winning formula under Karl Robinson. Robinson took over the Ammies in January 2024, bringing a possession-based playing style and the flexibility to adapt when required. Robinson’s side like to play patient soccer, dominating the ball and creating overloads wide to pinch corners and stretch the opposition.
Gareth Ainsworth took over at Gillingham in March 2025, and has installed a direct and high-intensity brand of soccer on the Kent club. Gillingham play an aggressive pressing style and look to break quickly when they regain possession, but they have lacked consistency throughout the campaign, sitting 17th in the table with 49 points from 41 matches.
The clash of playing styles should make for a fascinating and open game, with Salford looking to dominate possession and break down Gillingham’s press, while the visitors will seek to press the hosts out of possession and hit them on the break. A home win for Salford seems likely, as Ainsworth’s side have struggled to get going on the road of late. The Gills haven’t won in their last two away League Two trips, drawing 2-2 at Walsall four days ago.
Gills’ goal drought suggests home win on the cards
Recent meetings
Gillingham have won three of the last five head-to-heads, losing once and drawing once, but Salford won the last meeting 2-1 away in League Two five months ago. The Ammies have failed to win any of their last two home League Two head-to-heads, so there may be a psychological aspect to this fixture for Robinson’s men. Gillingham’s lack of firepower on the road is also a factor to consider here, as they have scored just 21 goals in 20 away League Two matches.
Betting outlook
Backing Salford to win at 1.58 looks a good move for Saturday’s game, but the odds on offer for both teams to score - no - at 1.9 are even better, as Robinson’s team have kept things solid at home recently, while Gillingham have been poor on the road. A high-scoring game looks likely, however, as over 2.5 goals is backed at 1.8.
Swerve the goal markets
Ryan Graydon has 11 League Two goals in 42 appearances for Salford this season, and has scored two of his team’s last six. Gillingham’s leading scorer, Bradley Dack, has managed seven goals in 36 League Two appearances, with Ronan Hale contributing two of the Gills’ last five. Salford have scored an average of 1.52 goals per home League Two match this campaign, while they have conceded an average of just 1.14 goals.
