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Ace Football previews the League One round 4 match between Bristol Rovers and Cambridge U and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Cambridge U head over to the Memorial Stadium on Saturday to face title favourites Bristol Rovers in a round 4 match in the League One.

Cambridge U currently have only one point on their account as they have drawn once in the first three rounds of the current League One season. On the other hand, the hosts obtained four points from their opening three games, earning them a place as number 14 in the table.

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Form: Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge U

Bristol Rovers Form

Only a single draw prevents Bristol Rovers from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 2-0 defeat against Cardiff, before drawing 0-0 with Rotherham. They came up empty-handed once again when Stockport County ran out as 2-0 winners. Bristol Rovers managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League One. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored two and conceded six goals.

Cambridge U Form

Cambridge U came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 1-2 against Queens Park Rangers. A 0-1 defeat against Crawley followed, before a 4-4 draw with Blackpool. Cambridge U managed to win just once in their past six away games in the League One. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring eight time and letting in two.

Betting stats for Bristol Rovers and Cambridge U

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

  • In 22 of the last 24 Bristol Rovers home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Bristol Rovers matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Bristol Rovers home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Bristol Rovers matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Bristol Rovers matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Cambridge U have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the League One without scoring a goal
  • Cambridge U have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the League One while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Cambridge U have not won 16 of the last 18 matches in the League One
  • Cambridge U have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches in the League One while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Cambridge U have conceded in 16 of the last 18 matches in the League One

Players on top: Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge U

As the new League One campaign has recently started, we are still a bit in the dark, as to which striker will dominate the top scorer table for Bristol Rovers and Cambridge U this season. However, there might be some interesting prospects, when looking at the list of players who are in the best form at the moment.

Betting markets: Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge U

Full-time result

Bristol Rovers claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing five. Cambridge U won one of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost eight of the games in this run. Bristol Rovers have not lost to Cambridge U in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Bristol Rovers scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Cambridge U scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Cambridge U have failed to score in 4 consecutive away games. Cambridge U managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bristol Rovers were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Bristol Rovers have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Cambridge U.

Total goals

Bristol Rovers saw over 2.5 goals in two of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Cambridge U, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Cambridge U did not score a single goal in 4 consecutive games.

Betting prediction: Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge U

To summarize, the upcoming League One clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge U mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge U: Who wins the game?

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