An early season title-race showdown takes place at Hayes Lane on Saturday, 6 August, as third-place Bromley host league leaders Gillingham, with just two points separating the sides at the top of the League Two table.
Keep close tabs on EFL League Two predictions after viewing our key Bromley vs Gillingham tips below.
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Bromley vs Gillingham prediction: Gills to slip past the Ravens
Key stats
- Both teams have a league-high three clean sheets to their name.
- Bromley have won three of their last five fixtures (D1, L1).
- Gillingham are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Bromley 1-2 Gillingham
Since their EFL Cup penalty shootout heartbreak against Wycombe Wanderers, Bromley have responded with back-to-back victories over Harrogate and Crystal Palace U21, redeeming themselves with a penalty triumph in the latter.
Andy Woodman’s side remain unbeaten in eight of their nine opening games this season, their only loss coming against Wycombe, and now pose a serious threat to league leaders Gillingham. Like their hosts, Gillingham are also unbeaten this league campaign. Under Gareth Ainsworth, they carry considerable attacking momentum, having netted 11 strikes in their last five matches.
In what promises to be a tightly contested clash, we expect the Gills to secure a narrow but significant victory – one that would see them retain or reclaim top spot depending on earlier results, pulling clear of Bromley in the process
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Bromley
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- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With the home advantage in their favour, Bromley City come into this encounter as favourites, packing majority 5/4 (2.25) odds in their favour. This implies a 44.4% win probability rate for the hosts.
Gillingham have drawn two of their three away fixtures this season so far, and this perhaps adds a dent to bookmakers’ analysis of the outcome. Odds of 9/4 (3.25) indicates a minority 30.7% chance of success for the visitors.
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Most recent H2Hs: Bromley with the upper hand
Bromley won both their League Two H2Hs last season, beating Gillingham 2-1 at home, before striking three past them without reply in the return fixture at the start of the year.
England League 2 02/01/25
Gillingham
Bromley
England League 2 04/12/24
Bromley
Gillingham
England County Cup 07/01/20
Bromley
Gillingham
Europe Friendlies 21/07/15
Bromley
Gillingham
Club Friendly List 15/07/14
Bromley
Gillingham
Bromley preview: A third H2H victory in a row?
Woodman misses three players away on international duty: Ashley Charles, William Hondermarck and Lakyle Samuel. Carl Jenkinson is also expected to sit this one out.
Predicted lineup: Smith (GK), Sowunmi, Cameron, Odutayo, Ifill, Thompson, Arthurs, Krauhaus, Pinnock, Cheek & Dinanga
Last five matches
- Bromley 3-3 Crystal Palace U21 [4-3 on penalties] (EFL Trophy)
- Bromley 2-0 Harrogate (League Two)
- Bromley 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers [4-5 on penalties] (EFL Cup)
- Notts County 2-2 Bromley (League Two)
- Cheltenham 1-2 Bromley (League Two)
Gillingham preview: A first competitive H2H win since 2006?
Ainsworth is left without left-back Lenni Cirino due to the player’s national team commitments, while Conor Masterson, Shadrach Ogie, Palmer-Houden and Euan Williams are all doubts because of injuries.
Predicted lineup: Morris (GK), Gale, McKenzie, Smith, Hutton, Little, Coleman, Clark, Dack, Beszant & Wyllie
Last five matches
- Gillingham 4-1 Fulham U21 (EFL Trophy)
- Oldham Athletic 0-1 Gillingham (League Two)
- Gillingham 1-0 Crewe Alexandra (League Two)
- Gillingham 4-1 Chesterfield (League Two)
- Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Gillingham (League Two)
Player to watch: Marcus Wyllie
Wyllie delivered a match-winning performance as Gillingham fired four past Fulham U21 in the EFL Trophy. The 26-year-old first set up Cruz Beszant with a clever assist inside the box, and then arrived perfectly to meet super-sub Louie Dayal’s pinpoint cross to slot home from close range. If Wyllie brings that same form to Hayes Lane, Bromley’s backline will face a stern test on Saturday evening.