Our Bristol Rovers vs Plymouth Prediction: 2-1
Bristol Rovers vs Plymouth in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 13, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Bristol Rovers vs Plymouth prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 England League 2 victory over Shrewsbury on January 1. In that match, Bristol Rovers saw 56% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shrewsbury | 44% | 0 (1) | 1.1 | 39 |
 Bristol Rovers | 56% | 0 (5) | 2.21 | 67 |
Plymouth's Last Match – Plymouth vs Burton Albion
Plymouth must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 England League 1 victory over Burton Albion in their last outing. In that match, Plymouth controlled 66% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 66% | 0 (6) | 2.57 | 58 |
 Burton Albion | 34% | 0 (2) | 0.52 | 23 |
Bristol Rovers vs Plymouth Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol Rovers | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.33 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Bristol Rovers 8-18
Plymouth 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol Rovers to win: @2.875
Draw: @3.6
Plymouth to win: @2.05