League Two: Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 17 match between Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League Two table. The match takes place at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Placed 23th in the table Cheltenham have amassed 14 points after 16 matches. On 17 points, Bristol Rovers rank 19th with 16 matches played this season.

Form: Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers

Cheltenham Form

In their last three matches, Cheltenham won 1-0 against Bradford, before losing 1-2 against Notts Co. and 3-2 to Tranmere. Cheltenham won three of their previous six matches at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium in the League Two. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring five goals to six against.

Bristol Rovers Form

Bristol Rovers have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 1-2 win against Bromley. Unable to follow that up, they went down 0-1 against Gillingham, before suffering another loss in a 3-1 match against Accrington. In their last six away matches in the League Two, Bristol Rovers won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 12 goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats and facts for Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers

Luke Young is showing good form for Cheltenham, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Alfie Chang scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers

Full-time result

Cheltenham won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. They drew one and lost five as well, while Bristol Rovers won four of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost five. Bristol Rovers lost 6 matches on the bounce. Bristol Rovers have not lost to Cheltenham in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Cheltenham scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Bristol Rovers scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Cheltenham managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Bristol Rovers have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Cheltenham when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Cheltenham saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Bristol Rovers, who scored 0.9 times on average in these matches. Bristol Rovers conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.