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League Two: Notts Co. vs Bristol Rovers – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League Two round 46 match between Notts Co. and Bristol Rovers and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Bristol Rovers come to Meadow Lane for the League Two match on Saturday, Notts Co. will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Notts Co. approach the next League Two round as number 5 in the table, having claimed 79 points this season so far. With 45 games behind them, Bristol Rovers amassed 61 points, placing them as number 14 before their next fixture.

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Form: Notts Co. vs Bristol Rovers

Notts Co. Form

Notts Co. lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 4-0 by Cambridge U and 1-2 against Barnet. They turned the table by winning 0-1 against Colchester. Notts Co. won three of their previous six matches at Meadow Lane in the League Two. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring 16 goals to nine against.

Bristol Rovers Form

In their last three matches, Bristol Rovers first beat Crawley 3-1, then Tranmere by 1-2 and finally Cheltenham by 4-0. Bristol Rovers came through their last six away games in the League Two with four wins. Of those six matches, they drew once and lost once in which, they scored ten and conceded six.

Betting stats for Notts Co. and Bristol Rovers

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Notts Co. and Bristol Rovers played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 Notts Co. matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Notts Co. matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Notts Co. home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Notts Co. home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Notts Co. home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Bristol Rovers have won 6 of the last 7 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Bristol Rovers have won 6 of the last 7 matches in the League Two while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 10 of the last 12 Bristol Rovers away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Bristol Rovers away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Bristol Rovers have won the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Notts Co. vs Bristol Rovers

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Alassana Jatta, who is performing well for Notts Co.. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League Two outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Bristol Rovers.The visitors will be looking to Ellis Harrison to find the net once again, after managing six League Two goals for Bristol Rovers in recent matches.

Betting markets: Notts Co. vs Bristol Rovers

Full-time result

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Notts Co. won seven times and lost three as well. Bristol Rovers won four times, drew one and lost five of their last 10 games away from home. Bristol Rovers are in great form with 8 wins on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Notts Co. scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Bristol Rovers only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Notts Co. played. Bristol Rovers were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Bristol Rovers have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Notts Co. when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Notts Co.’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Bristol Rovers, who managed to score two times in those matches. Bristol Rovers scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.