Hull vs Gillingham Match Preview

Hull is ranked at first place with 69 points and comes almost in a perfect run as they are unbeaten in the  last five matches, collecting four wins and a single draw. Actually they have not tasted defeat for six consecutive games and lost just two of the last ten duels. But their spot is not quite safe considering that they have played one game more than Peterborough and two than Sunderland, so the balance could shift.

With 62 goals scored so far they have the best offensive side in the league and in the last five matches they have scored a total of 10 goals, averaging two goals per game. Wilks is expected to play in attack as he has already netted 17 goals for them and should be backed up by Whyte and Lewis-Potter, who add together 12 goals to the tally. A big blow will be the absence of Magennis as he is playing for his international team.

Gillingham, on the other hand, is ranked at 10th place and comes after three wins a draw and a loss over the last five matches. This has been quite a decent run for them as they now sit only two points behind the play off zone. A positive result here would surely raise their hopes for a top-six finish.

They have scored 53 goals so far and in the last five matches they scored a total of 11 goals, averaging more than two goals per game, while they managed to find the back of the net in four occasions. They do not face any problem as all their best scorers are expected to play, with the duo Oliver - Akinde in attack being backed up by Dempsey - Graham in midfield. The four of them scored 38 goals, which is more than 2/3 of all their goals this season.

In conclusion, I think both teams can score at least a goal here. Hull has been very good this season, especially on the offensive side, and playing at home I expect at least a goal by them. Gillingham comes here with a full squad and they can have their say as they are also in need for points in order to climb in ranks.