Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 02, 2025 | Memorial Stadium | England League Two | 15:00 GMT

Bristol and Harrogate begin their season with a matchup that pits two sides with contrasting ambitions against each other. Bristol were relegated from League One last season and will have their sights set on bouncing straight back up while Harrogate finished last season in a respectable 18th place and will look to survive another year in the 4th division of professional football.

Key Betting Tip: Draw at half-time at 2.1 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town Predicted Lineups

Bristol predicted XI: Southwood, Conteh, Ellison, Moore, Senior, Hutchinson, McEachran, Sparkes, Shaw, Omochere, Sotirou

Harrogate predicted XI: Belshaw, Asare, Bradbury, Burrell, Evans, Morris, Ellis, Fox, Smith, Bennett, McCoulsky

Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town Current League Standings

Saturday's match is both teams first match of the new season.

Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town Head-to-Head Timeline

The teams have met twice in recent years with Bristol coming out on top on both occasions.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

March 2022: Bristol Rovers 2-0 Harrogate Town (EFL League Two)

October 2021: Harrogate Town 0-1 Bristol Rovers (EFL League Two)

Recent Bristol and Harrogate Matches Analysis

Bristol's Last 5 Matches:

Oxford United 0-1 Bristol Rovers (Friendly)

Bristol Rovers 0-2 Coventry City (Friendly)

Yeovil Town 1-2 Bristol Rovers (Friendly)

Bath 0-1 Bristol Rovers (Friendly)

Stockport County 3-2 Bristol Rovers (Friendly)

Harrogate's Last 5 Matches:

Harrogate Town 0-2 Carlisle United (Friendly)

Harrogate Town 0-3 Barnsley (Friendly)

Harrogate Town 0-3 Rotherham United (Friendly)

Ilkeston Town FC 0-0 Harrogate Town (Friendly)

Guiseley 0-1 Harrogate Town (Friendly)

Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in a draw at half-time. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: draw at half-time @ - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a Real Madrid win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch:

Ruel Sotiriou (Bristol Rovers) Darrell Clarke will look to Cyprian International and last season's top-scorer to provide the goals again as they aim to bounce back to League One at the first chance.

Warren Burrell (Harrogate Town) If the Sulphurites are to avoid relegation this season, the performances of experienced defender Burrell will be huge.

Bristol Rovers vs Harrogate Town Match Facts

Referee: Carl Brook - The experienced English referee averages 5 yellow cards per game.

Stadium Information: Memorial Stadium in Bristol provides the venue for this League Two clash. The stadiums capacity is 9,832.

Final Prediction:

Bristol Rovers 3-1 Harrogate Town