Carlisle United vs Bristol Rovers
26th March 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Away Win & BTTS
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Odds: 9/2 odds taken 1102 GMT, Friday 25 March
Carlisle United and Bristol Rovers meet at Brunton Park in EFL League Two action this Saturday. The Pirates are looking for an instant return to EFL League One after suffering relegation last season, and the Bristol club are currently level on points with third-place Northampton Town in the race for automatic promotion. Can Joey Barton’s in-form side pick up a precious three points in Cumbria? Take a look at the latest odds and best tips.
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Carlisle United Preview – Can the Cumbrians claim a sixth win in seven?
Carlisle United can start preparations for another season in League Two as the Cumbrians are miles clear of the drop zone. They are currently in 18th place on 43 points after winning 11, drawing ten and losing 16.
Paul Simpson’s side have been in excellent form of late, winning five of their last six in the league. After four straight wins, they lost at home to Newport County on 15th March. However, they returned to winning ways last weekend, picking up a 2-1 victory at Barrow.
Carlisle will be hoping to continue their improved form until the end of the season, and maybe sneak into the top half of the table. The Blues are currently eight points behind 12th.
Bristol Rovers Preview – Can Barton’s Pirates secure a fifth victory on the bounce?
Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers have stormed up the League Two table in recent months and are now genuine automatic promotion contenders. Only goal difference is keeping them out of the top three right now.
Since going four games without a win in November and December, the Pirates have gone on to win 12 of their following 18 League Two fixtures, suffering just two defeats along the way. Rovers have won eight of the last ten.
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Last weekend’s 1-0 win at Northampton Town was Bristol City’s fourth consecutive League One success. Can they make it five in a row with all three points at Brunton Park on Saturday?
Carlisle United vs Bristol Rovers Betting Advice
At the Memorial Stadium back in October, Bristol Rovers ran out 3-0 winners over Carlisle United. Anthony Evans opened the scoring in the first half, and late goals from Sam Nicholson and Harvey Saunders added gloss to the scoreline.
Carlisle have won each of the last three meeting between the pair at Brunton Park, scoring ten goals to boot.
Key Facts – Carlisle United vs Bristol Rovers Betting Tip
- Carlisle have taken 15 points from the last 18 on offer
- Bristol Rovers have won eight of their last ten
- Rovers have picked up 12 points from their previous five away matches
Both teams are in excellent form going into this tasty League Two matchup. With that in mind, we should be in for an entertaining afternoon at Brunton Park.
It is hard to pick a winner in this one, but we fancy promotion chasing Bristol Rovers to shade it. Back the away win and both teams to score at the tempting price of 9/2.
Aaron Collins is Bristol Rovers’ top scorer in League Two this season with 11 goals to his name. Only seven players have netted more. Collins is the 6/1 favourite to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Carlisle United vs Bristol Rovers
Carlisle United to win: 17/10 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Bristol Rovers to win: 31/20 at Bet365
