Our Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Prediction: 2-1
Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 7, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Fleetwood Town
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cheltenham must win following their 2-0 England League 2 victory against Fleetwood Town on October 4. In that match, Cheltenham recorded 45% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham | 45% | 6 (5) | 0.94 | 30 |
 Fleetwood Town | 55% | 6 (5) | 1.54 | 46 |
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Walsall vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England League 2 loss to Walsall on October 4. In that match, Bristol Rovers saw 67% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Walsall | 33% | 0 (3) | 0.53 | 37 |
 Bristol Rovers | 67% | 0 (3) | 0.62 | 51 |
Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Cheltenham | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cheltenham are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Bristol Rovers average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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