Cheltenham Town vs Bristol Rovers: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Tue, 07 Oct '25)

The upcoming match in the Football League Trophy is set to be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Focusing on historical performance, in their last three head-to-head encounters, Cheltenham Town has yet to secure a win against Bristol Rovers. Over these encounters, Bristol Rovers have emerged victorious twice, with one match ending in a draw.

The most recent clash between these two teams took place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, when Bristol Rovers triumphed over Cheltenham Town with a 3-1 scoreline on the road. The forthcoming game sees Cheltenham Town entering the fray following a 1-7 defeat against Grimsby Town. On the other hand, Bristol Rovers are riding on the momentum from a 2-1 victory over Salford City.

The players’ performances are crucial to predicting the match's outcome. Bristol Rovers' key player, Kamil Conteh, should be closely watched by Cheltenham, as he leads his team in assists this season with one. Cheltenham Town's top performers include Mamadou Diallo, with a rating of 7.9, followed by Mark Barber at 7.3 and Harry Tustin at 6.9. For Bristol Rovers, Fabrizio Cavegn stands out with an impressive 9.5 rating, while Conteh and Isaac Hutchinson have ratings of 8.2 and 7.9, respectively.

This season, Cheltenham Town holds an average possession of 27% per match, whereas Bristol Rovers averages 43%. Regarding corner kicks, Cheltenham Town averages four per game, compared to Bristol Rovers’ average of two. Both teams display similar discipline statistics: Cheltenham with two yellow cards, one red card, and zero penalty goals conceded, while Bristol Rovers have accrued three yellow cards, one red card, and no conceded penalties.

In light of these statistics and considering current forms and performances, Bristol Rovers appear to have the upper hand going into this match. Their recent victory and better historical record against Cheltenham Town suggest they are more likely to secure a win in this face-off.