League Two· Regular Season - 12· Memorial Stadium
Bristol Rovers
Salford City20 Oct
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.76
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.7
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More Bristol Rovers vs Salford City tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Salford City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Salford City or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Bristol Rovers +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XBristol Rovers or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.80 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| 2Salford City to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Salford City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Bristol Rovers to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Bristol Rovers -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.45 | - |
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City preview & analysis
Match preview
Bristol Rovers host Salford City in the League Two (Regular Season - 12) at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Bristol Rovers are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 13. Most recently they lost to Barnet 1-3 at home. They're 9th in the table with 15 points from 10 games. Salford City arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Cheltenham 2-0 away. They're 1st in the table with 19 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 4 meetings between these sides, Bristol Rovers have won 2, Salford City have won 1 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Salford City narrow favourites: Bristol Rovers 23%, draw 38%, Salford City 39%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.2 - 1.7 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 57% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 57% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Bristol Rovers 1-2 Salford City.
Recent form
Bristol Rovers- 10 OctHBarnet1-3
- 6 OctAWycombe1-4
- 3 OctACrewe1-3
- 26 SeptHExeter City1-0
- 19 SeptAGillingham0-3
Salford City- 10 OctACheltenham2-0
- 6 OctAAccrington ST1-1
- 3 OctHFleetwood Town1-0
- 26 SeptAOldham4-1
- 22 SeptHSheffield Wednesday1-2
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| 8 |  Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 | Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: FAQ
What is the Bristol Rovers vs Salford City prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Bristol Rovers 1-2 Salford City.
Who is the favourite to win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
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Salford City are favourites. Our model gives Bristol Rovers a 23% chance of winning, Salford City 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
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We rate both teams to score at 57%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Bristol Rovers vs Salford City kick off?
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Bristol Rovers vs Salford City kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at Memorial Stadium, Bristol.
