Gillingham vs Port Vale predictions, lineups, team news and odds, plus bet builder tips and best bets for this English League Two clash ahead of kick-off.
Gillingham vs Port Vale Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Priestfield Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football (UK) |
Gillingham vs Port Vale pits sixth against 21st at Priestfield Stadium on Tuesday night, yet the League Two table and the betting tell very different stories.
Gillingham were undone by set-piece headers in a 3-1 defeat at Accrington Stanley, leaving Gareth Ainsworth demanding his players "step up and be stronger". Sixth place is masking a wobble.
Port Vale arrive in Kent with genuine momentum, having won three straight in all competitions without conceding. Onel Hernández settled the latest, a 1-0 win over Chesterfield.
The head-to-head is perfectly balanced, each side winning twice with as many draws, yet Port Vale lead the Gillingham vs Port Vale betting odds at 5/4 with AK Bets.
Gillingham vs Port Vale Form
Gillingham's recent League Two form is patchy, with a single win from their last four matches, and Josh Woods' brace sank them at Accrington. They thrive on stealing the ball and attacking down the wings, but defending set pieces is a clear weak spot. Ronan Hale brings an edge from the attacking midfield role, though his discipline needs watching.
Port Vale are climbing away from the bottom of the League Two standings and look a different side, winning three straight in all competitions with clean sheets in each. Back-to-back 1-0 home wins over Grimsby Town and Chesterfield underline the solidity. They play with width and cross often, with Onel Hernández the spark, although finishing remains a weakness.
Gillingham vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Gillingham: K. Harris (Injured/out), L. Gordon (Injured/out), L. MacLorg (Injured/out), Z. Obiero (Injured/out), W. Goodwin (Injured/out), E. King (Injured/out), C. McManus (Injured/out)
Port Vale: M. Faal (Injured/out), M. Craig (Injured/out), T. Simpson (Unfit/out)
Gillingham
The big Gillingham vs Port Vale lineups question for the hosts is Ethan Coleman, with Gareth Ainsworth able to recall him for this one. Harry Waldock and Armani Little both shook off knocks to start at Accrington, but seven confirmed absentees leave the squad stretched.
Port Vale
Jon Brady could name an unchanged starting XI after the win over Chesterfield, which tells you everything about how settled Port Vale feel. They have three confirmed absentees for the trip to Priestfield.
Gillingham vs Port Vale Predicted Lineup
Gillingham
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: O. Wright; L. Dobbs, O. Beckles, A. Smith; J. Brophy, A. Little, R. McKenzie, N. Freeman; E. Coleman, R. Hale; L. Sillah
Port Vale
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Marosi; J. Moon, C. Hall, C. Humphreys; J. Headley, B. Garrity, K. Dempsey, J. Lawrence-Gabriel; O. Hernández, G. Hall; M. Watters
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Gillingham vs Port Vale Key Stats & Match Facts
James Brophy has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps vs Port Vale (League Two).
Gillingham have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches (League Two).
There have been 5+ cards in 4 of Gillingham's last 4 matches (League Two).
Port Vale have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 4 matches (League Two).
Logan Dobbs has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps (League Two).
Gillingham vs Port Vale Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Port Vale to edge a stubborn, low-scoring fixture. Their run of clean sheets counts for plenty against a Gillingham side that has looked loose at set pieces, and the hosts at 12/5 with Bet365 look a fair price rather than a generous one. Vale's wins are coming narrowly, and this Gillingham vs Port Vale prediction leans exactly that way.
Best Bets
Onel Hernandez Over 1.5 shots in the Player Shots market. The Port Vale attacking midfielder is likely to be involved as the away side look to press on as favourites. Vale's game is built on width and crosses, and Hernández is the man arriving in the box at the end of those moves, as his winner against Chesterfield showed. With the visitors favoured to take the game to Gillingham, two attempts is a modest bar for the first of our Gillingham vs Port Vale best bets.
Under 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides have leaned towards low-scoring games recently. Gillingham have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Port Vale in all competitions. Vale's own games are tighter still, with under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Port Vale's last 11 games in League Two.
Gillingham vs Port Vale Bet Builder
Our Gillingham vs Port Vale bet builder tips combine Port Vale to win, Max Watters to score anytime and both teams to score, paying 15/2 with William Hill.
Port Vale are favourites for good reason. Their width and crossing should stretch a Gillingham back three that has struggled to defend set pieces.
Max Watters leads the line in Vale's probable XI, and a side that crosses this often needs a centre-forward attacking the box. He is the obvious target.
This is the bigger-price angle if the game opens up. Gillingham are rated strong at finishing and attack down the wings, so a home goal is far from fanciful.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 15/2 and is as short as 13/2 elsewhere.
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Gillingham vs Port Vale Talking Points
Gareth Ainsworth has made it clear that starting places are up for grabs after the defensive lapses at Accrington, with Tom Eaves, Bradley Dack and Garath McCleary all pushing for a recall from the bench. At the other end, Jon Brady has the public backing of chief executive Matt Hancock after a testing start, and consecutive league wins have rewarded that faith. The battle that decides this one is Vale's wide play against a Gillingham defence that has looked vulnerable in the air, and on current evidence the visitors hold the upper hand.
Gillingham vs Port Vale Predictions FAQs
When is Gillingham vs Port Vale kicking off?
The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Where is Gillingham vs Port Vale being played?
The match is being played at Priestfield Stadium.
Where can I watch Gillingham vs Port Vale?
The match is listed on Sky Sports Football in the UK.
What competition is Gillingham vs Port Vale in?
The match is part of English League Two.
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