Blackpool vs Bristol Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025
Seasiders to Get the Better of Gas
Blackpool can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against survival-chasing Bristol Rovers. The odds of -154 look attractive when it comes to the home team.
Blackpool Claimed 2-0 Win in Previous H2H
Blackpool lost their last game, suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Birmingham City at Bloomfield Road.
Bristol Rovers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Reading by a 2-0 scoreline at Memorial Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Blackpool have four consecutive wins against Rovers. In the last clash, away side Blackpool landed a 2-0 victory at Memorial Stadium. The previous 8 games involving these sides have featured five Blackpool wins and three Rovers triumphs.
Confirmed Lineups
Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Harry Tyrer (GK), Matthew Pennington, Elkan Baggott, Oliver Casey, Hayden Coulson, Robert Apter, Albie Morgan, Lee Evans, CJ Hamilton, Niall Ennis, Tom Bloxham.
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jed Ward (GK), James Wilson, Connor Taylor, Sil Swinkels, Taylor Moore, Matt Butcher, Isaac Hutchinson, Clinton Mola, Gatlin O'Donkor, Kofi Shaw, Ollie Dewsbury.
Blackpool vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips
There are several reasons to back Blackpool, especially considering that you can get value odds of -154. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this League One encounter.
A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key Blackpool vs Bristol Rovers league stats:
Blackpool to Win Probability
The betting sites are estimating that there is a 60.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re looking for bigger odds about Blackpool landing a victory, then why not combine this selection with some of the other available betting markets in a Bet Builder.

Correct Score Prediction
Blackpool are available at +650 to secure a 2-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
Player Prop Picks
Sonny Carey (Blackpool) has netted five goals in his past seven League One games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +310 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Blackpool to come out on top, less than three goals to be registered together with Sonny Carey to find the net.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Blackpool vs Bristol Rovers Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Have Blackpool as Favourites
Blackpool are the -163 favourites and that means a 62% chance of winning this League One match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Bristol Rovers are regarded as the least likely winner at +400.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.
If you fancy Blackpool but want money back if this League One match is a draw, then you can get -400. You can bet on Bristol Rovers at +275 on the Draw No Bet market.







Tom Bloxham Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Favourite Tom Bloxham is available at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.




- League One: 26/11 2024 Bristol Rovers 0 Blackpool 2
- League One: 20/01 2024 Bristol Rovers 1 Blackpool 2
- League One: 23/12 2023 Blackpool 3 Bristol Rovers 1
- League One: 09/05 2021 Blackpool 1 Bristol Rovers 0
- League One: 02/01 2021 Bristol Rovers 2 Blackpool 1
- League One: 15/02 2020 Bristol Rovers 2 Blackpool 1
- League One: 03/08 2019 Blackpool 2 Bristol Rovers 0
- League One: 02/03 2019 Bristol Rovers 4 Blackpool 0


- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Blackpool this season are Ashley Fletcher (11), Kyle Joseph (8), Robert Apter (8)
- Top Assistors for Blackpool this season are Albie Morgan (9), Ashley Fletcher (8), Lee Evans (6)
Blackpool vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Blackpool vs Rovers team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
The League One squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Blackpool Substitutes
- 1Richard O'Donnell
- 2Andy Lyons
- 3James Husband
- 4Jordan Gabriel
- 11Ashley Fletcher
- 18Jake Beesley
- 28Ryan Finnigan
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 3Lino Sousa
- 11Luke Thomas
- 14Romaine Sawyers
- 28Shaqai Forde
- 29Jamie Lindsay
- 30Michael Reindorf
- 35Matt Hall
Previous Blackpool Lineups
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
3 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
4 | Bolton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 | Bradford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | Burton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Doncaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Exeter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Huddersfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Leyton Orient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Lincoln | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Mansfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Northampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Peterborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
17 | Port Vale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
19 | Rotherham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
20 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
21 | Stockport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
22 | Wigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
23 | Wycombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
24 | Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
3 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
4 | Bolton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 | Bradford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | Burton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Doncaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Exeter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Huddersfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Leyton Orient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Lincoln | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Mansfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Northampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Peterborough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
17 | Port Vale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
18 | Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
19 | Rotherham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
20 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
21 | Stockport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
22 | Wigan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
23 | Wycombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
24 | Wimbledon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |


















































