Our Bristol Rovers vs Exeter Prediction: 2-1
Bristol Rovers vs Exeter in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 12, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Bristol Rovers vs Exeter 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 – Bolton vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Bolton on April 5 and regain momentum. In that match, Bristol Rovers had 38% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 62% | 0 (4) | 0.3 | 57 |
Bristol Rovers | 38% | 0 (1) | 0.14 | 53 |
Exeter's Last Match – Exeter vs Wigan
Exeter will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Wigan on April 8. In that match, Exeter recorded 63% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exeter | 63% | 9 (2) | 0.47 | 66 |
Wigan | 37% | 5 (3) | 1.04 | 32 |
Bristol Rovers vs Exeter Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol Rovers | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Exeter average 0.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Bristol Rovers 9-18
Exeter 9-8
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol Rovers to win: @2.375
Draw: @3.3
Exeter to win: @2.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05



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