Cheltenham Town FC
Football England - EFL League Two The Completely-Suzuki Stadium Sat 22 Nov 11:00
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League Two Betting Preview: Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers

Cheltenham go head-to-head with Bristol Rovers at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 22 November.

Line Could be Covered by Robins

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Cheltenham +0.25 at -147 against Bristol Rovers. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

3-1 Win for Rovers in Last H2H Clash

Second-from-bottom Cheltenham Town have lost back-to-back League Two games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

Bristol Rovers were beaten in their previous six games and the latest was away at Wham Stadium. Accrington Stanley claimed a 3-1 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rovers have avoided defeat against Cheltenham in the past four meetings. Their last clash saw Rovers enjoy a 3-1 League One away win at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. The previous 6 H2H games have involved four Rovers triumphs, one Cheltenham win and one draw.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
17 Cheltenham logo Cheltenham 36 11 8 17 40 59 -19 40:59 41
19 Bristol Rovers logo Bristol Rovers 37 11 4 22 37 59 -22 37:59 37
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Confirmed Lineups

Cheltenham confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joe Day (GK), Ryan Broom, Sam Sherring, James Wilson, Jonathan Tomkinson, Tom Taylor, Liam Kinsella, Ethon Archer, Jake Bickerstaff, Ben Stevenson, Jordan Thomas.

Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Southwood (GK), Stephan Negru, Tom Lockyer, Clinton Mola, Macauley Southam-Hales, Jack Sparkes, Joel Cotterill, Kamil Conteh, Alfie Chang, Fabrizio Cavegn, Ellis Harrison.

Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

When Cheltenham line up for this League Two game, we will back them at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest League Two team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cheltenham in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cheltenham in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rovers in 6 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rovers in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rovers in 11 of their last 16 games.
Cheltenham +0.25 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cheltenham Cheltenham logo 1 - 0 Rovers logo Rovers

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Cheltenham +0.25 -147
Total Goals Under 2.5 -132
Both Team To Score No -105

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Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Bookies

The bookies have Bristol Rovers at +123 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 45% likely to win this League Two encounter according to the latest betting odds. The market suggests that Cheltenham Town are least likely to win at +195.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Cheltenham are +112 here. However, if you want to back favourites Rovers, then -164 is on offer.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -135.

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Previous Ten Cheltenham Home Games Have Led to Five Wins

Cheltenham have recorded five victories and five defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

It’s now been three consecutive Bristol Rovers losses on their travels. The Gas have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Rovers won 3-1 when they last played Cheltenham at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Cheltenham logo Cheltenham Home Stats 5-0-5 1.90 0.90 1.00 3 7 2 8
Bristol Rovers logo Bristol Rovers Away Stats 2-2-6 3.30 1.10 2.20 7 3 8 2
  • 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
Team Stats
Cheltenham logo Cheltenham League Stats
Bristol Rovers logo Bristol Rovers League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Cheltenham vs Rovers team news before you bet. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Cheltenham Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Cheltenham Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Joe Day
14 Ryan Broom 24 Sam Sherring 5 James Wilson 27 Jonathan Tomkinson
15 Tom Taylor 4 Liam Kinsella 22 Ethon Archer
20 Jake Bickerstaff 26 Ben Stevenson 11 Jordan Thomas
1 Luke Southwood
28 Stephan Negru 12 Tom Lockyer 6 Clinton Mola 23 M. Southam-Hales 3 Jack Sparkes
14 Joel Cotterill 22 Kamil Conteh 24 Alfie Chang
29 Fabrizio Cavegn 19 Ellis Harrison

Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Cheltenham Substitutes

  • 3George Harmon
  • 12Darragh Power
  • 16Josh Martin
  • 28Tommy Backwell
  • 30Freddy Willcox
  • 31Hakeeb Adelakun
  • 41Mamadou Diallo

Bristol Rovers Substitutes

  • 4Taylor Moore
  • 11Luke Thomas
  • 13Brad Young
  • 25Ryan Howley
  • 27Bryant Bilongo
  • 30Freddie Issaka
  • 43Ollie Dewsbury

Previous Cheltenham Lineups

15 Nov League Two
Tranmere 3-2 Cheltenham
10 Nov League Two
Cheltenham 1-2 Notts County
01 Nov FA Cup
Cheltenham 1-0 Bradford
25 Oct League Two
Cheltenham 1-0 Walsall
18 Oct League Two
Newport 0-2 Cheltenham
11 Oct League Two
Gillingham 1-1 Cheltenham

Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups

15 Nov League Two
Accr. Stanley 3-1 Bristol Rovers
08 Nov League Two
Bristol Rovers 0-1 Gillingham
01 Nov FA Cup
Bromley 1-2 Bristol Rovers
25 Oct League Two
Crawley 4-0 Bristol Rovers
18 Oct League Two
Bristol Rovers 1-4 Tranmere
11 Oct League Two
Bristol Rovers 0-4 MK Dons
Team Squads

Cheltenham Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steve Cotterill

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Joe Day 1 G 16 1440 16 0 0 0 0 0
Ethon Archer 22 M 16 1396 16 0 0 2 2 0
Luke Young 8 M 16 1320 15 1 2 0 5 0
Isaac Hutchinson 21 M 16 1068 12 4 5 1 4 0
James Wilson 5 D 12 1015 11 1 0 0 0 0

Bristol Rovers Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Darrell Clarke

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alfie Kilgour 5 D 14 1260 14 0 0 2 2 0
Jack Sparkes 3 D 16 1190 14 2 0 0 3 1
Luke Southwood 1 G 13 1170 13 0 0 0 2 0
Kamil Conteh 22 M 16 1146 12 4 1 0 0 0
Joshua McEachran 20 M 14 1080 13 1 1 0 4 0
England FlagLeague Two Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bromley 37 20 13 4 60:36 73
2 MK Dons 37 20 11 6 74:37 71
3 Cambridge 36 19 11 6 55:28 68
4 Notts County 36 19 7 10 56:37 64
5 Salford 37 20 4 13 51:46 64
6 Swindon 37 19 6 12 60:45 63
7 Chesterfield 37 15 14 8 60:49 59
8 Grimsby 36 15 11 10 50:40 56
9 Crewe 37 16 8 13 53:46 56
10 Walsall 37 16 8 13 46:40 56
11 Colchester 36 14 11 11 50:39 53
12 Barnet 37 14 11 12 45:41 53
13 Oldham 35 13 13 9 40:31 52
14 Fleetwood 37 13 12 12 47:45 51
15 Accr. Stanley 36 13 9 14 38:37 48
16 Gillingham 36 11 12 13 43:52 45
17 Cheltenham 36 11 8 17 40:59 41
18 Shrewsbury 37 11 8 18 37:58 41
19 Bristol Rovers 37 11 4 22 37:59 37
20 Tranmere 37 9 9 19 48:65 36
21 Newport 37 8 7 22 38:64 31
22 Crawley 37 6 12 19 35:58 30
23 Barrow 36 7 8 21 35:55 29
24 Harrogate 37 6 9 22 26:57 27
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cambridge 18 12 5 1 33:12 41
2 Bromley 19 11 8 0 35:19 41
3 Notts County 19 11 3 5 35:19 36
4 MK Dons 18 10 5 3 34:16 35
5 Swindon 19 10 4 5 32:21 34
6 Crewe 19 10 4 5 30:24 34
7 Salford 18 10 3 5 26:22 33
8 Chesterfield 18 8 7 3 32:19 31
9 Colchester 18 8 5 5 28:17 29
10 Grimsby 18 8 5 5 27:17 29
11 Oldham 18 7 7 4 21:15 28
12 Accr. Stanley 18 8 4 6 21:17 28
13 Fleetwood 19 7 7 5 29:27 28
14 Barnet 19 7 5 7 26:23 26
15 Shrewsbury 19 7 5 7 18:21 26
16 Gillingham 18 6 7 5 24:28 25
17 Walsall 18 7 3 8 19:21 24
18 Cheltenham 17 7 2 8 21:23 23
19 Bristol Rovers 18 7 1 10 20:27 22
20 Crawley 18 4 7 7 23:25 19
21 Tranmere 18 4 5 9 20:29 17
22 Newport 18 3 4 11 18:31 13
23 Barrow 18 3 4 11 11:25 13
24 Harrogate 19 3 3 13 12:31 12