Finished 2 1 Bristol Rovers - Northampton England League 1 - Memorial Stadium 
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Bristol Rovers and Northampton cross swords on Saturday, October 28th in a League One clash. Here is our detailed preview of the game, as well as our best Bristol Rovers vs Northampton free betting tips. Also, check out our dedicated League One betting tips page.
Bristol Rovers vs Northampton predictions and betting tips
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BTTS
- In 4 of the last 6 H2Hs, both teams managed to find the back of the net.
- This also happened in 3 of Northampton’s last 4 matches.
- Bristol Rovers saw all of their last 3 league games produce BTTS outcomes.
Half With Most Goals: Second
- There were more goals scored in the second half in 3 of the last 5 H2Hs.
- Bristol Rovers scored the vast majority of their league goals so far in the second half – 13 out of 18 goals, or 72.2%.
- Northampton also mainly came to life after the interval – 10 of 14 goals, or 71.1%.
Top betting odds and key stats for Bristol Rovers vs Northampton
Check the best Bristol Rovers vs Northampton odds and useful stats here, on our website:
07/09/24 England League 1 League 1 Barnsley Bristol Rovers 2 1 L 31/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Cambridge Utd Bristol Rovers 0 2 W 24/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Stockport Bristol Rovers 2 0 L 20/08/24 England EFL Trophy England Tottenham U21 Bristol Rovers 3 (6) 3 (5) L 17/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Rotherham Bristol Rovers 0 0 D 31/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Burton Albion Northampton 0 0 D 24/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Barnsley Northampton 2 2 D 17/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Exeter Northampton 1 2 W 13/08/24 England EFL Cup EFL Cup Wycombe Northampton 2 0 L 10/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Bristol Rovers Northampton 1 0 L Last Five - Bristol Rovers
Last Five - Northampton
Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:
Bristol Rovers odds: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8% Probability
Draw odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8% Probability
Northampton odds: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3% Probability
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
As we can see, the bookies see Bristol Rovers to be the expected winners in this match, with a 48.80% win probability. Regarding other markets, Over 2.5 Goals is our recommendation to consider at 20/23 (1.87) – 53.50%.
Bristol Rovers vs Northampton preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Bristol Rovers vs Northampton lineups.
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers offered another unconvincing display on Tuesday. They bossed the possession when hosting Stevenage but showed very few bright ideas in attack. In the end, a late goal from veteran Martin was needed just to save a 1-1 draw from this match.
With a single win and 3 defeats in the last 5 rounds, the Gas are feeling pressure and coach Barton knows that his job could soon be under threat if the results don’t improve.
Starting right-back Hunt missed the last two games due to illness. He’s likely to be available now. The other main full-back Friends made his return after injury off the bench in midweek. Should be ready to start now.
Important winger Thomas, as well as, the useful inner midfielder Rossiter remain sidelined. There are 3 other players in the treatment room right now so the options to rotate are limited.
Predicted Lineup:
Cox (GK), Hunt, Crama, Taylor, Friends, Bogarde, Evans, Finley, Brown, Collins & Marquis
Northampton
Northampton missed out on a deserved win in midweek. They were in control when hosting fellow newly promoted side Leyton Orient. However, a sending-off in the second half proved costly and the Cobblers ended up registering only a 2-2 draw.
Without a win in the last 3 rounds and hanging only just above the relegation zone Northampton are under some pressure. They have been inconsistent all season, especially on their travels.
Star striker Bowie was the player sent off on Tuesday so now he will be missing suspended. This is a serious problem as the other main forward Hylton remains in rehabilitation and the third striker Appere is considered touch-and-go.
In further problems starting pair of centre-backs Magloire and Guthrie are ruled out indefinitely. Key playmaker Sowerby is also not 100% fit but he could be patched up and asked to play.
Predicted Lineup:
Burge (GK), Odimayo, Sherring, Willis, Monthe, McWilliams, Leonard, Brough, Pinnock, Hoskins & Simpson
Starting Lineups
The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.
Player to Watch: George Friend
Bristol Rovers welcome back their left-back George Friend from injury and the 36-year-old should be ready to start in the coming match. This is vital as in his absence midfielders and wingers had to fill in, with Rovers struggling defensively.
Friend's return gives hope that Bristol's fortunes will improve too and at least defensively they should look solid again with the veteran organising things on the left flank.
