Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Exeter City

D W D L W

16th place in England League 1

3-1

26/12/2024 08:00

Bristol Rovers

L L D L L

22nd place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Exeter City are currently 16th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Bristol Rovers sit 22nd with 43 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Exeter City to win with probability 48%.
Head-to-head history favors Exeter City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Bristol Rovers have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2024-12-26

Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Exeter City

Bristol Rovers

2024-12-26 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Birmingham City	111	46	34	9	3	84	31	53
02 Wrexham	92	46	27	11	8	67	34	33
03 Stockport County	87	46	25	12	9	72	42	30
04 Charlton Athletic	85	46	25	10	11	67	43	24
05 Wycombe Wanderers	84	46	24	12	10	70	45	25
06 Leyton Orient	78	46	24	6	16	72	48	24
07 Reading	75	46	21	12	13	68	57	11
08 Bolton Wanderers	68	46	20	8	18	67	70	-3
09 Blackpool	67	46	17	16	13	72	60	12
10 Huddersfield Town	64	46	19	7	20	58	55	3
11 Lincoln City	61	46	16	13	17	64	56	8
12 Barnsley	61	46	17	10	19	69	73	-4
13 Rotherham United	59	46	16	11	19	54	59	-5
14 Stevenage Borough	57	46	15	12	19	42	50	-8
15 Wigan Athletic	56	46	13	17	16	40	42	-2
16 Exeter City	56	46	15	11	20	49	65	-16
17 Mansfield Town	54	46	15	9	22	60	73	-13
18 Peterborough United	51	46	13	12	21	68	81	-13
19 Northampton Town	51	46	12	15	19	48	66	-18
20 Burton Albion	47	46	11	14	21	49	66	-17
21 Crawley Town	46	46	12	10	24	57	83	-26
22 Bristol Rovers	43	46	12	7	27	44	76	-32
23 Cambridge United	38	46	9	11	26	45	73	-28
24 Shrewsbury Town	33	46	8	9	29	41	79	-38

Head To Head

29/10/2024 12:00

Bristol Rovers

2 - 3

Exeter City

ENG JPT

03/02/2024 08:00

Exeter City

0 - 1

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

23/01/2024 12:45

Bristol Rovers

0 - 1

Exeter City

ENG L1

29/12/2022 12:45

Bristol Rovers

3 - 4

Exeter City

ENG L1

01/10/2022 07:00

Exeter City

2 - 2

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

26/02/2022 08:00

Bristol Rovers

1 - 1

Exeter City

ENG L2

Exeter City

50%

Draw

33%

Bristol Rovers

17%

Exeter City Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 08:00

Burton Albion 1 - 2 Exeter City ENG L1

14/12/2024 08:00

Exeter City 1 - 2 Barnsley ENG L1

10/12/2024 12:45

Exeter City 1 - 2 Birmingham City ENG JPT

07/12/2024 08:00

Stockport County 2 - 0 Exeter City ENG L1

03/12/2024 12:45

Exeter City 2 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers ENG L1

30/11/2024 08:00

Exeter City 2 - 0 Chesterfield ENG FAC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Bristol Rovers

21/12/2024 05:30

Bristol Rovers 1 - 1 Wrexham ENG L1

14/12/2024 08:00

Birmingham City 2 - 0 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

03/12/2024 12:45

Leyton Orient 3 - 0 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

30/11/2024 08:00

Barnsley 0 - 0 Bristol Rovers ENG FAC

26/11/2024 12:45

Bristol Rovers 0 - 2 Blackpool ENG L1

23/11/2024 08:00

Mansfield Town 0 - 1 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

240

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

216

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

239

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

235

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

162 (54%)138 (46%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

158 (53%)142 (47%)

Exeter City

Recent matches

Bristol Rovers

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Exeter City

Bristol Rovers

Shots

Exeter City

Total shots

11.08 avg / game

Blocked

751 total

Avg. 3.34

Bristol Rovers

Total shots

11.38 avg / game

Blocked

714 total

Avg. 3.28

Exeter City Pass Bristol Rovers

Total passes

101741

Avg. 394 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

97771

Avg. 383 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Exeter City

300

Played games

Bristol Rovers

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.25

5.32

1595

Corners

1402

4.67

22.34

6702

Throw-ins

6019

20.06

1.77

530

Offsides

508

1.69

2.42

727

GK saves

786

2.62

Exeter City

DISCIPLINARY

Bristol Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.73

520

565

1.88

0.06

0.11

10.19

3057

Fouls

3024

10.08

11.62

3486

Tackles

3603

12.01

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How We Build the Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers on 26 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Exeter City vs Bristol Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Exeter City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bristol Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Exeter City and Bristol Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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