Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Cheltenham face Bristol Rovers at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 (19:00 GMT) in the EFL Trophy. With Rovers fielding a stronger attacking lineup and Cheltenham’s inconsistent defence, this looks like an away win opportunity.

Key Betting Tip: Bristol Rovers Win @ 2.15

Match Details

Date: 7 October 2025

Kick-Off: 19:00 GMT

Competition: England EFL Trophy

Venue: The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, Cheltenham (7,000 capacity)

Referee: TBC

Broadcast Details

UK: iFollow / Club stream

International: Not televised

Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Predictions

Home Win Probability: 26.7%

Away Win Probability: 53.3%

Draw Probability: 20.0%

Correct Score Prediction: 1-2

Both Teams to Score Probability: 53.3%

Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 45.0%

Half-Time/Full-Time Projection: Away/Away

Football Park’s Top 2 Best Bets

Bristol Rovers Win @ 2.15 – Back the Gas to edge the match with superior finishing and forward momentum.

Over 1.5 Match Goals @ 1.22 – A reliable low-odds pick backed by 70% probability and recent H2H trends.

Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers – Betting Insights

Expected Match Goals: 2.50

Over 0.5 Goals Probability: 95%

Over 1.5 Goals Probability: 70%

Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 45%

Over 3.5 Goals Probability: 20%

First Half Goals Projection: 0.87 (67% chance of at least one first-half goal)

Expert Betting Tips – Football Park

Best Bet 1: Bristol Rovers Win @ 2.15

Best Bet 2: Both Teams to Score @ 1.62

Rovers have scored 3+ goals in two of their last three trips to Cheltenham, and their front line looks too sharp for a home defence averaging over 1.6 goals conceded per match. Expect a 2-1 or 3-1 away victory.

Head-to-Head – Last 5 Meetings

13 Apr 2024 – Cheltenham 1-3 Bristol Rovers

15 Oct 2022 – Cheltenham 1-4 Bristol Rovers

26 Nov 2013 – Cheltenham 0-0 Bristol Rovers

05 Feb 2013 – Cheltenham 1-1 Bristol Rovers

21 Jan 2012 – Cheltenham 0-2 Bristol Rovers

Goals trend: Rovers have scored 10 goals in their last 3 away trips to Cheltenham.

Match Insights

BTTS chance: 53.3%

Rovers expected goals: 1.50

Cheltenham home scoring rate: 1.0 xG average

Half-Time Lead Probability (Bristol Rovers): 46.7%

Responsible Betting

Football Park models are data-based but not infallible. Form and rotation often impact EFL Trophy outcomes — wager modestly and always bet responsibly.