Oxford Utd vs Gillingham
English League One
Date: Saturday, 17 November 2018
Kick-Off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: The Kassam Stadium (Oxford).
Midfielder Reilly is getting better from a groin hassle, but is anticipated to be returned in competition next week.
Forward Josh Parker is away on worldwide responsibility with Antigua and Barbuda however in any other case Gills boss Steve Lovell said no fresh damage problems from the FA Cup tie in opposition to Hartlepool. Fit-once more defender Bradley Garmston should play having featured in the midweek Checkatrade Trophy sport in opposition to Crawley.
Oxford can have striker Harvey Bradbury available after being cup-tied in opposition to Forest Green ultimate weekend, however supervisor Karl Robinson has numerous choice issues. Midfielders Gavin Whyte and Aaron Heap are away on worldwide duty, whilst ahead Jamie Mackie is suspended.
Ricky Holmes (back) and Josh Ruffels (knee) both sat out the FA Cup tie, during which defender Luke Garbutt (hamstring) and Tony McMahon (rib) picked up accidents, at the side of midfielder Marcus Browne. Rob Hall, Jon Obika, Samir Carruthers, Tsun Dai and Shandon Baptiste are all lengthy-term absentees.
Oxford Utd vs Gillingham: Head-to-head
Teams snatched the same wide variety of wins (five) in 14 head to head video games so far.
Oxford United have been much greater a hit in 3 matches against the Gills final season.
The U’s picked up four points from league clashes towards Gillingham, even as they also saw off the Gills 1-2 within the EFL Trophy affair at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Oxford Utd vs Gillingham: Prediction
Both aspects didn't create in the final third of their respective FA Cup outings ultimate weekend. The hosts drew to Forest Green Rovers, even as Gillingham couldn't ruin the deadlock in a goalless draw at Hartlepool United.
The hosts will ought to pay a close observe Gillingham’s talisman Tom Eaves who notched as many as 11 dreams thus far in the season. They’ve accomplished properly to defend their very own aim currently, specially at domestic in which the group kept 3 consecutive clean sheets.
We count on a low-scoring contest based on group’s most recent presentations. The Under 2.5 dreams FT is a must-take pick on the 1.Ninety five odds here.
Oxford Utd vs Gillingham: Bet Tips
Under 2.Five desires FT @ 1.Ninety five (19/20)
Draw on the half of time @ 2.20 (6/5).
