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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Reading and Bristol Rovers cross swords on Tuesday in a League One clash. This will be the first official meeting between the teams since 2001. Here is our detailed preview of the game, as well as our best Reading vs Bristol Rovers free betting tips. Our dedicated League One betting tips page gives you more predictions and odds.
Reading vs Bristol Rovers predictions and betting tips
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BTTS
- Both sides scored in 5 of Reading’s last 7 matches.
- This also happened in all of Bristol’s last 5 matches.
- Reading saw both teams finding the back of the net in 6 of their last 8 league games.
Over 2.5 Goals
- In 9 of Reading’s last 10 games there were 3 or more goals scored.
- Bristol Rovers saw 5 of their last 6 matches go over 2.5 goals.
- Reading were involved in games with at least 3 total goals in 7 of their last 8 league outings.
Top betting odds and key stats for Reading vs Bristol Rovers
Check the best Reading vs Bristol Rovers odds and useful stats here, on our website:
09/09/23 England League 1 League 1 Reading Bristol Rovers 0 0 21/07/15 Europe Friendlies Europe Bristol Rovers Reading 0 2 31/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Charlton Reading 0 2 W 24/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Wrexham Reading 3 0 L 20/08/24 England EFL Trophy England West Ham U21 Reading 1 3 W 17/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Wigan Reading 0 2 W 13/08/24 England EFL Cup EFL Cup Colchester Reading 2 (4) 2 (3) L 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 Head to Head
Last Five - Reading
Last Five - Bristol Rovers
Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:
Reading odds: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7% Probability
Draw odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8% Probability
Bristol Rovers odds: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5% 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%.
The bookies don’t have expected winners of this game with the win probability for both teams pretty similar – 35.7% for Reading and 38.5% for Bristol Rovers. Regarding other markets, Half With Most Goals: Second is our recommendation to consider at 20/23 (1.87) – 53.50%.
Reading – Bristol Rovers preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Reading vs Bristol Rovers lineups.
Reading
Reading are in limbo right now. Lost 5 consecutive league games and this combined with delayed wages and points deduction leaves the Royals dead last and adrift from safety.
The manner of the last league defeat was extremely painful too. Reading took a 2-0 lead against leaders Portsmouth only for a red card to turn the flow of the match. Eventually, Reading lost 2-3.
Some confidence was restored on Saturday when Reading beat League Two MK Dons 3-2 in the FA Cup. Used many of the reserves in that match but as they did well some might be given another chance on Tuesday.
Star midfielder Mbengue was the player sent off in the last round so now he will be serving a ban. Don’t have serious injury issues with only a handful of backup players set to miss the game.
Predicted Lineup:
Button (GK), Yiadom, Dean, Abbey, Guinness-Walker, Craig, Wing, Savage, Knibbs, Azeez & Vickers
Bristol Rovers
Since sacking coach Joye Barton Bristol Rovers secured back-to-back wins. In the last round beat Northampton 2-1 in a tight match that was decided early on with the Gas scoring both their goals inside the opening 40 minutes.
On Saturday Bristol’s confidence grew further with an impressive 7-2 trashing of Whitby Town in the FA Cup. In both those matches the U19 coaching staff served as interim managerial option and this is likely to happen again.
Bristol continue to have many injury issues and on top of that the in-form playmaker Evans is serving a ban now. There are 6 others that nurse injuries, with at least 4 of them regular starters when fit. From those that are not fully fit right-back Hunt and inner midfielder Ward are closest to being available.
Predicted Lineup:
Cox (GK), Grant, Crama, Taylor, Friend, Bogarde, Finlay, Vale, Thomas, Collins & Martin
Starting Lineups
The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.
Player to Watch: David Button
Reading needs inspiration from somewhere and their experienced goalie David Button could be the best hope to provide it right now. Despite the many conceded goals Button has been the only solid performer in every round so far.
Button is capable of great displays and he will need to be at his best if Reading are to stop the bleeding and start winning again.
