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Bristol Rovers vs Salford City, 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Memorial Stadium (Bristol), with D. Whitestone officiating. Expect a tight contest. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Bristol Rovers lie 17th, having collected 16 points after 14 matches (5W 1D 8L); Salford City lie 1st, having collected 31 points (10W 1D 3L).
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.1%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.62), which we give a 59% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 59%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 54%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 54%.
- Unavailable: Bristol Rovers 0, Salford City 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 54%, top price 1.81). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Bristol Rovers: no absences. Salford City will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.60 |
| Market average | 2.66 | 3.31 | 2.51 |
| Lowest odds | 2.51 | 3.15 | 2.41 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.22 | 76.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.81 | 1.75 | 53.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.10 | 2.03 | 46.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.04 | 2.79 | 33.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.26 | 41.1% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 20/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Bristol Rovers 1–1 Salford City, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Bristol Rovers 17th (16 points), Salford City 1st (31 points).
- Absences: Bristol Rovers 0, Salford City 0.
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: injuries and missing players
Bristol Rovers
- No reported absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
Bristol Rovers or draw (1X) (1.57); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
Our estimate gives Bristol Rovers a 35% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Salford City 37%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 20 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Memorial Stadium, Bristol. Referee: D. Whitestone.
Who will be missing?
Bristol Rovers: no absences. Salford City: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.81) and under 2.5 goals at 46% (odds 2.10).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 59% (odds 1.62).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (12.1%), then 0–1 (8.9%) and 1–0 (8.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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