Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025


League Two Betting Preview: Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere
Bristol Rovers host Tranmere in this League Two fixture at Memorial Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
BTTS Yes Looks Value
The stats suggest that we’ll see both teams finding the net, with Bristol Rovers and Tranmere capable of scoring. We find the odds of -130 attractive when it comes to the BTTS Yes option.
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1-1 Draw in Last H2H
Bristol Rovers were beaten 4-0 at Memorial Stadium in their last League Two game. This loss at home to Milton Keynes Dons was their second straight league defeat.
Tranmere Rovers were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Barnet by a 2-0 scoreline at Prenton Park.
Head-to-Head Statistics
There has been three straight draws between Bristol Rovers and Tranmere, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Prenton Park. The past 4 H2H matches have involved three draws and one Bristol Rovers win.
League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 14:21 | 17 |
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12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 20:18 | 14 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Luke Southwood (GK), Macauley Southam-Hales, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Alfie Chang, Joshua McEachran, Kamil Conteh, Luke Thomas, Fabrizio Cavegn, Ellis Harrison.
Tranmere confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Murphy (GK), Aaron McGowan, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, Cameron Norman, Billy Blacker, Sam Finley, Omari Patrick, Charlie Whitaker, Connor Jennings, Joe Ironside.
Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our best Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
We’ve gone through the betting options for this League Two game and the wager that really stands out is BTTS Yes. We are more than happy to take the -130 that this outcome happens.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest League Two injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere league stats:
BTTS Yes Probability
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
If you are looking for more juice, BTTS Yes can be combined with Over 2.5 Goals. A wager on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market gives you two similar picks at slightly bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +400. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take Yes on the BTTS market, Tranmere to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap together with no more than two goals to be scored.
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Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere 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.
Gas Win on the Cards According to the Bookies
The bookies have Bristol Rovers as -115 favourites for this League Two clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 53% likely to win. The +270 means that Tranmere Rovers are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
Bristol Rovers are -119 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Tranmere +0.5 at -114 instead.
If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. BTTS Yes is available at -130 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Bristol Rovers Have Lost Six of Previous Ten Home Games
Bristol Rovers have collected six defeats, three wins and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Tranmere have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. The Superwhites have clocked up five draws, three losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
The last Memorial Stadium meeting saw Bristol Rovers and Tranmere draw 2-2.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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3-1-6 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
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2-5-3 | 3.60 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No


- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bristol Rovers this season are Fabrizio Cavegn (4), Ellis Harrison (3), Luke Thomas (2)
- Top Assistors for Bristol Rovers this season are Alfie Chang (2), Alfie Kilgour (2), Ellis Harrison (1)
Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Bristol Rovers vs Tranmere team news before you bet. Receive the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Tranmere Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Tranmere Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 7Shaqai Forde
- 10Ruel Sotiriou
- 13Brad Young
- 25Ryan Howley
- 27Bryant Bilongo
- 28Stephan Negru
- 43Ollie Dewsbury
Tranmere Substitutes
- 6Richard Smallwood
- 10Josh Davison
- 12Jack Barrett
- 14Jayden Joseph
- 17Sol Solomon
- 25Taylan Harris
- 42Nohan Kenneh
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
Previous Tranmere Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Walsall | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19:12 | 26 |
2 | MK Dons | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26:13 | 24 |
3 | Grimsby | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25:15 | 24 |
4 | Swindon | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 22:17 | 24 |
5 | Gillingham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18:12 | 22 |
6 | Chesterfield | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 23:20 | 22 |
7 | Salford | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 18:17 | 22 |
8 | Cambridge | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:13 | 21 |
9 | Notts County | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21:13 | 20 |
10 | Barnet | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16:13 | 20 |
11 | Crewe | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 17:16 | 19 |
12 | Fleetwood | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19:19 | 19 |
13 | Bromley | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19:17 | 18 |
14 | Colchester | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 21:18 | 17 |
15 | Barrow | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 11:13 | 17 |
16 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14:21 | 17 |
17 | Oldham | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10:10 | 15 |
18 | Tranmere | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 14 |
19 | Harrogate | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15:20 | 14 |
20 | Accr. Stanley | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11:14 | 12 |
21 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10:20 | 12 |
22 | Cheltenham | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9:25 | 11 |
23 | Crawley | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10:22 | 9 |
24 | Newport | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:23 | 8 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cambridge | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 16 |
2 | Chesterfield | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:6 | 15 |
3 | Walsall | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 15 |
4 | Grimsby | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15:6 | 13 |
5 | Notts County | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:6 | 13 |
6 | Gillingham | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 13 |
7 | Salford | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
8 | Swindon | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
9 | Fleetwood | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
10 | MK Dons | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14:9 | 10 |
11 | Bromley | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13:9 | 10 |
12 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | 10 |
13 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13:10 | 9 |
14 | Crewe | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 9 |
15 | Accr. Stanley | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:6 | 8 |
16 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5:7 | 8 |
17 | Harrogate | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:8 | 7 |
18 | Barnet | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
19 | Barrow | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 7 |
20 | Tranmere | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
21 | Oldham | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4:5 | 6 |
22 | Cheltenham | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4:8 | 6 |
23 | Crawley | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:8 | 5 |
24 | Newport | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5:13 | 1 |

















