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 – Crewe vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 2 draw with Crewe on December 19. In that match, Bristol Rovers saw 62% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crewe | 38% | 0 (3) | 0.76 | 41 |
 Bristol Rovers | 62% | 0 (3) | 1.33 | 52 |
Plymouth's Last Match – Doncaster vs Plymouth
Plymouth must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-1 England League 1 victory over Doncaster in their last outing. In that match, Plymouth controlled 46% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 54% | 0 (3) | 0.68 | 65 |
 Plymouth | 46% | 0 (8) | 1.92 | 89 |
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 | 1.5 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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