Bristol Rovers vs Ipswich Town
19th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Away Win & Over 3.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 15/2 odds taken 0804 GMT, Friday 18 September
Ben Garner’s Bristol Rovers entertain Paul Lambert’s Ipswich Town at the Memorial Stadium in EFL League One action this Saturday afternoon. After drawing at Sunderland last weekend, can Rovers put a big three points on the board? However, the Tractor Boys have already beaten Rovers this season, and they head to Bristol as the slight favourites. Check out the latest odds, tips and predictions.
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Bristol Rovers Preview – Rovers to lose on home turf?
Ben Garner’s Bristol Rovers finished in 14th place in League One last term. It was a topsy-turvy campaign for Rovers, who picked up a respectable 12 wins from 35 matches. However, they were beaten 14 times, eventually finishing 15 points away from the play-off positions.
Bristol Rovers started this season with a hard-fought draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Luke Leahy’s third-minute penalty put Garner’s men in front, but the Black Cats rallied and found an equaliser ten minutes from time. Rovers held on in the end for a decent point.
Bristol Rovers are one of several League One clubs with EFL Championship aspirations. However, a mid-table finish seems a likely outcome for the Bristol club.
Ipswich Town Preview – Town to leave Bristol with all three points?
Ipswich Town were one of the title favourites before a ball was kicked last season. Everything was going to plan as the Tractor Boys made a stunning start. However, they had a woeful second half to their campaign, ending up in 11th spot. Overall, Town won 14, drew ten and lost 12 of 36 league fixtures.
Paul Lambert’s side lost seven of their last nine League One games last term, including each of the last four. However, Ipswich kicked off this league season with a win over Wigan Athletic at Portman Road. Ed Bishop and Gwion Edwards were on target in the comfortable 2-0 home victory.
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Ipswich gave Premier League Fulham a good game at Portman Road in the Carabao Cup in midweek, eventually losing 1-0 to an Aleksandar Mitrovic strike. Can the Suffolk side return to winning ways in the league at the weekend?
Bristol Rovers vs Ipswich Town Betting Advice
These two sides have already met this season. The pair squared off in the first round of the EFL Cup earlier in the month, with Ipswich running out easy 3-0 winners thanks to goals to Freddy Sears (2) and Luke Chambers.
Key Facts – Bristol Rovers vs Ipswich Town Betting Tip
- Ipswich have won three of the previous four league and cup meetings
- The Tractor Boys beat Rovers 3-0 in the cup just two weeks ago
- Town have not won away at Bristol Rovers since 1985
However, in League One last season, Bristol Rovers left Portman Road with a 2-1 win. With the 2019-20 League One season being cut short, Town have had to wait a long time to get revenge.
This has all the makings of being a very entertaining matchup at the Memorial Stadium. Check out the tempting odds of 15/2 for the away side to win and over 3.5 goals.
Freddy Sears netted a double in the cup clash a couple of weeks back, including the opener. The former West Ham United man is available at 13/2 to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Bristol Rovers vs Ipswich Town
Bristol Rovers to win: 17/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Ipswich Town to win: 8/5 at Bet365