Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 August

Portsmouth

D W D W L

1st place in England League 1

1-1

05/08/2023 10:00

Bristol Rovers

L L W W L

15th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers on 05 August 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Portsmouth are currently 1st with 97 points after 46 matches.
Bristol Rovers sit 15th with 57 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portsmouth to win with probability 48%.
Head-to-head history favors Portsmouth, 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

10:00

2023-08-05

Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Portsmouth

Bristol Rovers

2023-08-05 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/08/2023

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

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

18/03/2023 11:00

Bristol Rovers

0 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG L1

20/08/2022 10:00

Portsmouth

3 - 1

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

24/04/2021 08:00

Portsmouth

1 - 0

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

16/02/2021 15:00

Bristol Rovers

3 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

26/10/2019 10:00

Bristol Rovers

2 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG L1

19/02/2019 15:45

Portsmouth

1 - 1

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

Portsmouth

50%

Draw

33%

Bristol Rovers

17%

Portsmouth Last 6 matches

29/07/2023 10:00

Portsmouth 0 - 1 Bristol City INT CF

25/07/2023 14:00

AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Portsmouth INT CF

15/07/2023 08:00

Havant Waterlooville 0 - 1 Portsmouth INT CF

14/07/2023 14:00

Gosport Borough 1 - 3 Portsmouth INT CF

11/07/2023 14:45

Bognor Regis Town 1 - 1 Portsmouth INT CF

06/07/2023 12:30

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Europa FC INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Bristol Rovers

29/07/2023 08:00

Bristol Rovers 2 - 0 Chesterfield INT CF

25/07/2023 14:10

Swansea City 0 - 2 Bristol Rovers INT CF

22/07/2023 05:00

Sporting Braga 3 - 2 Bristol Rovers INT CF

15/07/2023 08:00

Brentford (R) 0 - 1 Bristol Rovers INT CF

11/07/2023 10:00

Cardiff City 1 - 1 Bristol Rovers INT CF

08/07/2023 08:30

Eastleigh 0 - 2 Bristol Rovers INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

Portsmouth

Bristol Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

24 (52%)22 (48%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

16 (35%)30 (65%)

Portsmouth

Recent matches

Bristol Rovers

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portsmouth

Bristol Rovers

Shots

Portsmouth

Total shots

13.61 avg / game

Blocked

183 total

Avg. 4.07

Bristol Rovers

Total shots

11.37 avg / game

Blocked

132 total

Avg. 3.00

Portsmouth Pass Bristol Rovers

Total passes

21795

Avg. 474 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

20048

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portsmouth

Played games

Bristol Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.17

5.91

272

Corners

217

4.72

27.04

1244

Throw-ins

1160

25.22

1.43

Offsides

2.11

2.28

105

GK saves

143

3.11

Portsmouth

DISCIPLINARY

Bristol Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.39

110

2.13

0.09

0.13

11.43

526

Fouls

513

11.15

12.46

573

Tackles

725

15.76

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How We Build the Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers on 05 August 2023 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.

Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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