Following just one victory in their last eight League One matches, the last thing that Steve Evans and Gillingham need is a visit from highflying Sunderland. Furthermore, the Gills have managed just three victories in their 16 previous meetings with the Black Cats and are unlikely to improve on that poor record here. But Sunderland are on the back of a wretched performance and result at Portsmouth in their last League One match earlier this month, with the 4-0 scoreline at Fratton Park knocking them off top-spot. However, with just two defeats all season, Lee Johnson's side will be expected to bounce back with three points in Kent. 0:2
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Gillingham's last 5 games (League One). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Sunderland's last 6 games (League One). Gillingham have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions. Sunderland are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches against Gillingham in all competitions. Sunderland have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Gillingham in all competitions.
After three straight defeats in all competitions, Steve Evans could opt for a change of personnel here and bring in the likes of Rhys Bennett and Stuart O'Keefe. Nathan Broadhead is out with a hamstring problem, while Luke O'Nien is doubtful after he came off injured against Lincoln on Tuesday. Denver Hume made his comeback at Cincil Park, though, and could make his first League One appearance this season here. Aiden McGeady has missed the last two matches with an ankle problem and is another major doubt for the Black Cats.
After three straight defeats in all competitions, Steve Evans could opt for a change of personnel here and bring in the likes of Rhys Bennett and Stuart O'Keefe. Nathan Broadhead is out with a hamstring problem, while Luke O'Nien is doubtful after he came off injured against Lincoln on Tuesday. Denver Hume made his comeback at Cincil Park, though, and could make his first League One appearance this season here. Aiden McGeady has missed the last two matches with an ankle problem and is another major doubt for the Black Cats.
Following just one victory in their last eight League One matches, the last thing that Steve Evans and Gillingham need is a visit from highflying Sunderland. Furthermore, the Gills have managed just three victories in their 16 previous meetings with the Black Cats and are unlikely to improve on that poor record here. But Sunderland are on the back of a wretched performance and result at Portsmouth in their last League One match earlier this month, with the 4-0 scoreline at Fratton Park knocking them off top-spot. However, with just two defeats all season, Lee Johnson's side will be expected to bounce back with three points in Kent. 0:2
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Gillingham's last 5 games (League One). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Sunderland's last 6 games (League One). Gillingham have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions. Sunderland are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches against Gillingham in all competitions. Sunderland have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Gillingham in all competitions.