Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 1–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
It is Bristol Rovers against Salford City on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Memorial Stadium (Bristol), and D. Whitestone will referee. This one looks too close to call. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Bristol Rovers are 17th in the table, on 16 points after 14 matches (5W 1D 8L), and Salford City are 1st, on 31 points (10W 1D 3L).
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 1–1 score estimate, roughly 2 goals in all, and 1–1 (12.1%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and we rate it at 59%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 54% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 2 goals; over 2.5 goals: 54%.
- Out: Bristol Rovers 0, Salford City 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 59%, best price 1.62). With roughly 2 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Bristol Rovers: no absences. Absent for Salford City: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.60 |
| Market average | 2.66 | 3.31 | 2.51 |
| Lowest odds | 2.51 | 3.15 | 2.41 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.22 | 76.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.81 | 1.75 | 53.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.10 | 2.03 | 46.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.04 | 2.79 | 33.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.26 | 41.1% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.8%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Bristol Rovers 1–1 Salford City, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Bristol Rovers 17th (16 points), Salford City 1st (31 points).
- Absences: Bristol Rovers 0, Salford City 0.
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: team news and absences
Bristol Rovers
- No reported absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
Bristol Rovers or draw (1X) (1.57); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
We estimate: Bristol Rovers win 35%, draw 28%, Salford City win 37%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 20 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Memorial Stadium, Bristol. Referee: D. Whitestone.
Who will be missing?
Bristol Rovers: no absences. Salford City: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.81); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 46% (odds 2.10).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (12.1%), then 0–1 (8.9%) and 1–0 (8.6%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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