Tranmere Rovers play host to Gillingham on Saturday at Prenton Park in the third Sky Bet League Two matchday of the 2025/26 season.
Our Three Predictions for Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham
- First Prediction: Match to end in a draw – 21/20
- Second Prediction: Both teams to score – 1/1
- Third Prediction: Omari Patrick to score at any time – 47/20
First Prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham – Match to end in a draw – 21/20
Both sides have started their 2025/26 campaigns well and are yet to be beaten in the league. Andy Crosby’s side drew 1-1 away at Colchester United on the opening day, but then thrashed 10-man Shrewsbury Town 4-0 at home last weekend. Although their opponents lost on penalties midweek in the Carabao Cup, Gillingham also drew their first away game of the season, 1-1 at Accrington Stanley, before beating Walsall 1-0 at home last Saturday. On top of this, even though Rovers have won their first game on home soil this season, they had one of the worst home forms in the division last season. Tranmere didn’t play midweek due to a power issue at their ground, but are still in good form, as are their opponents, coming into this clash, which may mean both sides cancel each other out, and the game ends up a close-knit affair.
Second Prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham – Both teams to score – 1/1
One thing both sides have proved they can do is find the back of the net. The hosts have scored five goals in just two league games already, whilst Gareth Ainsworth’s side have scored in their last four games in all competitions. Neither side has a bad record defensively, both sides keeping one clean sheet so far, but the quality of both sides’ attack, mixed with the fact that the season had just started, may mean teams aren’t as defensively organised as they would be further into the season. Although this match is predicted to be a tight affair between two good sides, it could be one which sees plenty of goals, and it’s fair to say both sides are likely to score in this encounter.
Third Prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham – Omari Patrick to score at any time – 47/20
Tranmere have kept their top scorer from last season, Omari Patrick. The 29-year-old netted 11 times for his side last season in League Two, which made him the top scorer by two goals. In all competitions, he provided 19 goal contributions, and already, the versatile playmaker has proved that those numbers weren’t just a fluke. In last weekend’s game against Shrewsbury, Patrick grabbed a goal and an assist, getting his 2025/26 season off the mark. The club and Patrick alike will hope he can hit the heights he did last season, and it’s easy to see why he’s likely to score in this encounter.
Best Odds for Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham
| Tranmere Rovers | Draw | Gillingham | |
| Myriad Play | 21/20 | 21/20 | 13/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 21/20 | 21/20 | 5/2 |
| Betarno | 21/20 | 2/1 | 5/2 |
Full Preview of the Game – Last Results and Head-To-Head
As mentioned above, both sides are in good form going into this clash; the hosts have lost only once in their last six games, while their opponents have lost two of their last five, one of which came midweek on penalties against League One side AFC Wimbledon. Neither side have lost in the two games they’ve played in the fourth tier, Tranmere drawing at Colchester on the opening day before beating recently relegated Shrewsbury 4-0. Gills haven’t scored as many goals, but drew away at Accrington Stanley on the opening day before winning against Walsall last weekend.
Both sides will be looking to push on up the table after disappointing 2024/25 campaigns, Tranmere finishing 20th, whilst Gillingham finished in 17th. Both managers are experiencing their first full season at the helm of both clubs.
Since 2010, these sides have met each other 10 times, in both League One and League Two. The away side edges the number of wins over their opponents with four, whilst Tranmere have won three. The other three games have ended level at full time. The last time these sides met ended in a 1-1 draw at Prenton Park, Rovers taking the lead through Sol Solomon before an own goal from David Turnbull on the stroke of half time levelled the game.
Where to watch Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham
This game is not available to watch on TV due to the 3 pm blackout, but where can you watch it in person?
- Location: Prenton Park, Tranmere
- Date: Saturday August 16, 2025
Probable Lineups for Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham
What sort of lineups can we expect for this League Two clash?
Predicted Tranmere Rovers Lineup:
- Lineup: L. McGee; L. O’Connor, N. Smith, P. Brough; O. Patrick, N. Kenneh, R. Smallwood, C. Norman; C. Whittaker, T. Harris; J. Davison
- Injured/suspended: N/A
- Manager: Andy Crosby
Predicted Gillingham Lineup:
- Lineup: G. Morris; S. Ogie, A. Smith, S. Gale; M. Clark, E. Coleman, A. Little, R. Hutton; B. Dack; J. Gbode, E. Nevitt
- Injured/suspended: S. Vokes, S. Palmer-Houlden, A. Rowe, E. Williams
- Manager: Gareth Ainsworth
Media Centre – News about Tranmere Rovers vs Gillingham
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