Prediction: Gillingham vs Dagenham & Redbridge
Verdict: under 2.5 goals
Best Rating: 8/11
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Two teams looking to extend their FA Cup adventures on Thursday night, Gillingham host National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.
GillinghamStarting with the hosts, while Gillingham may have managed to find a much-needed boost in the first weeks of October, Neil Harris' men have truly come down to earth. Last seen over the weekend having a nightmare at home as they were blown away by a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Salford, it looks like there is real pressure on the Harris shoulders. While the League Two side could have snatched a last-minute equalizer from Dagenham on November 26, the Gills are in the midst of a four-game winless streak in all formats. Remarkably without a single fourth-tier win to their name since early October, Gillingham also showed rather glaring problems in the final third. In fact, it's worth pointing out, the hosts on Thursday scored just one strike on their four-game winless blip.
Team News
Recently returning to training from a lengthy knee injury, 27-year-old Dave Tutonda could play a role on Thursday night.
However, Gillingham looks set to be without the duo of Olly Lee and Callum Harriott here again. Similarly, Harris is also worried about the availability of Robbie McKenzie and defender Elkan Baggott midweek.
Dagenham and RedbridgeAs for the visitors, who missed what they would have considered a golden chance last weekend, there is no doubt that Dagenham & Redbridge will be looking to prove it was just of a minor error. Eventually hit by a shock 1-0 loss at home to Torquay, the result ended their six-match unbeaten streak. However, with Daryl McMahon's team continuing to receive high praise from across the National League this season, they might feel lucky to finish the job here. Suffering from heartache at Victoria Road on November 26 as they had to watch the Gills snatch a last-minute equalizer in their 1-1 draw, the Daggers should be buoyed by their continued success on the road. Last seen away from Dagenham claiming a 3-0 defeat against Solihull Moors, it's worth noting that the fifth-tier side have lost just one away game since the October 1.
Team News
With 16 goals between them so far this season, the pair of Junior Morias and Josh Walker are set to spearhead McMahon's charge on Thursday night.
Despite the pain of injury time when they met Gillingham on November 26, the Daggers are expected to opt for a similar starting XI here.
Key Factors to Consider When the two sides played each other at Victoria Road on November 26, they drew 1-1. Gillingham have not won any of their previous four clashes in any format. Likewise, the hosts on Thursday managed to muster a single strike on their four-game winless run. Dagenham & Redbridge's 1-0 loss to Torquay last weekend was their first loss in their last seven games in all competitions. Five of Gillingham's last six appearances in all formats have ended with less than 2.5 goals.Conclusion
While Gillingham may have snatched a last-minute equalizer on the trip to Victoria Road last month, the League Two strugglers could face another tough test here. Winless in any of their last four contests in any format, Thursday's hosts showed rather glaring problems in the final third. Packing just one strike on their four-game winless streak, the neutrals could be here for some suspicious business. As Dagenham and Redbridge came down to earth last weekend after their shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Torquay at home, McMahon's side are desperate to prove it was just a small problem. However, it should be noted that with Gillingham seeing five of their previous six appearances end with less than 2.5 goals, we support a similar midweek result.
Verdict: under 2.5 goals
Best Rating: 8/11
Bookmaker:
Verdict: under 2.5 goals
Best Rating: 8/11
Bookmaker:
Two teams looking to extend their FA Cup adventures on Thursday night, Gillingham host National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.
GillinghamStarting with the hosts, while Gillingham may have managed to find a much-needed boost in the first weeks of October, Neil Harris' men have truly come down to earth. Last seen over the weekend having a nightmare at home as they were blown away by a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Salford, it looks like there is real pressure on the Harris shoulders. While the League Two side could have snatched a last-minute equalizer from Dagenham on November 26, the Gills are in the midst of a four-game winless streak in all formats. Remarkably without a single fourth-tier win to their name since early October, Gillingham also showed rather glaring problems in the final third. In fact, it's worth pointing out, the hosts on Thursday scored just one strike on their four-game winless blip.
Team News
Recently returning to training from a lengthy knee injury, 27-year-old Dave Tutonda could play a role on Thursday night.
However, Gillingham looks set to be without the duo of Olly Lee and Callum Harriott here again. Similarly, Harris is also worried about the availability of Robbie McKenzie and defender Elkan Baggott midweek.
Dagenham and RedbridgeAs for the visitors, who missed what they would have considered a golden chance last weekend, there is no doubt that Dagenham & Redbridge will be looking to prove it was just of a minor error. Eventually hit by a shock 1-0 loss at home to Torquay, the result ended their six-match unbeaten streak. However, with Daryl McMahon's team continuing to receive high praise from across the National League this season, they might feel lucky to finish the job here. Suffering from heartache at Victoria Road on November 26 as they had to watch the Gills snatch a last-minute equalizer in their 1-1 draw, the Daggers should be buoyed by their continued success on the road. Last seen away from Dagenham claiming a 3-0 defeat against Solihull Moors, it's worth noting that the fifth-tier side have lost just one away game since the October 1.
Team News
With 16 goals between them so far this season, the pair of Junior Morias and Josh Walker are set to spearhead McMahon's charge on Thursday night.
Despite the pain of injury time when they met Gillingham on November 26, the Daggers are expected to opt for a similar starting XI here.
Key Factors to Consider When the two sides played each other at Victoria Road on November 26, they drew 1-1. Gillingham have not won any of their previous four clashes in any format. Likewise, the hosts on Thursday managed to muster a single strike on their four-game winless run. Dagenham & Redbridge's 1-0 loss to Torquay last weekend was their first loss in their last seven games in all competitions. Five of Gillingham's last six appearances in all formats have ended with less than 2.5 goals.Conclusion
While Gillingham may have snatched a last-minute equalizer on the trip to Victoria Road last month, the League Two strugglers could face another tough test here. Winless in any of their last four contests in any format, Thursday's hosts showed rather glaring problems in the final third. Packing just one strike on their four-game winless streak, the neutrals could be here for some suspicious business. As Dagenham and Redbridge came down to earth last weekend after their shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Torquay at home, McMahon's side are desperate to prove it was just a small problem. However, it should be noted that with Gillingham seeing five of their previous six appearances end with less than 2.5 goals, we support a similar midweek result.
Verdict: under 2.5 goals
Best Rating: 8/11
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