Bristol Rovers vs Accrington Stanley
24th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Away Win & Over 2.5 Goals
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 15/4 odds taken 1225 GMT, Friday 22 September
Bristol Rovers and Accrington Stanley meet in an EFL League One fixture this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Rovers were promoted from the fourth tier last term and have had a difficult start to life in League One. Stanley have also started the campaign in mediocre form. It may be early doors, but this is already a big clash in Bristol. Keep reading for the latest betting odds and tips.
Table of Contents
Bristol Rovers Preview – Can the Pirates end winless streak?
Bristol City have won two, drawn two and lost five of their opening nine League One fixtures, collecting eight points from a possible 27. Joey Barton’s men are without a win in six league games.
Bristol Rovers started well, winning two of their opening three. However, after back-to-back victories over Burton Albion and Oxford United, Rovers have lost two and drawn two of six. Last time out, they were hammered 6-3 at home by Lincoln City.
Bristol Rovers will be desperate for all three points from this one having not tasted a league victory since matchday three. Despite being on home turf, they are the slight second favourites with the bookies.
Accrington Stanley Preview – Will Accy build on Cheltenham win?
John Coleman’s Accrington Stanley are just two points above Bristol Rovers in the current League One table. So far, Accy have won two, drawn four and lost three of their opening ten matches.
After no wins in six league games and three losses on the bounce, Accrington were desperate for a win when they faced Cheltenham Town last weekend. Sean McConville netted within the first minute to give Stanley a much-needed 1-0 victory.
Don’t miss out on other Betting Tips & Predictions
Click here for more Betting Tips
Accrington will be eager to build on the Cheltenham win with three points on the road this Saturday. They head to Bristol as the slight favourites.
Bristol Rovers vs Accrington Stanley Betting Advice
These two teams played out two crazy games in the 2020-21 League One campaign. Accrington walloped Bristol Rovers 6-1 at the Crown Ground in February 2021. The following month, Rovers got revenge with a 4-1 victory at Memorial Stadium.
In September 2019, they drew 3-3 in Bristol. Since a goalless draw in January 2019, there have been a staggering 18 goals scored across the following three meetings.
Key Facts – Bristol Rovers vs Accrington Stanley Betting Tip
- Both sides have picked up just two league wins so far
- Bristol Rovers have taken just two points from their last six games
- Accrington ended a six-game winless run with three points last weekend
Both are desperate for points, and Saturday’s showdown at Memorial Stadium promises to be another entertaining encounter between the two sides. We fancy the away team to edge a high-scoring affair, so take a punt on the Accrington victory and over 2.5 goals at 3/1 (bet365).
The best betting odds for Bristol Rovers vs Accrington Stanley
Bristol Rovers to win: 9/5 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Accrington Stanley to win: 6/4 at Bet365
