Bristol Rovers - Exeter City predictions and free betting tips [23/01/2024]

Today in the England's third-tier, League One, Exeter City will face Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.

Bristol Rovers

The team has continually toggled between League One and League Two. Three seasons ago they finished last in the third division and were relegated to the lower division, where a year later they climbed to third place. Last season in League One they finished 17th, and they currently sit in 12th place.

In the 22nd round, they managed to beat Portsmouth (2:1). The following round saw the team triumph over Charlton (2:1). They subsequently lost to Wycombe Wanderers (2:3), followed by a loss to Barnsley (1:2). The most recent match saw the Pirates suffer a defeat to Blackpool (1:2).

Exeter City

Over the past decade, the team competed in the English League Two. They managed to secure a place in League One two seasons ago. Upon their return, they finished in 14th place, establishing themselves as a serious mid-table championship contender. Their current form leaves something to be desired, as after 26 matches, the team is placed 20th on the table.

After a goalless draw with Portsmouth, they suffered a loss to Reading (2:3). Exeter then won against Carlisle (2:1). In the following game, the team lost to Blackpool (0:2). In their most recent match, they drew with Cambridge United (0:0).

Head-to-head

The last meeting between Exeter and Bristol took place on December 29th, 2023. That game ended with a high-scoring victory for Exeter City (4:3).

Prediction

In this face-off, I would recommend betting on the home victory. Exeter have been dreadful away from home recently. On the contrary, Bristol have been winning games, so it seems likely they'll secure a win on their home turf.

Total prediction

Considering the teams' recent form, I think productivity will be low, so my betting tip is to place a wager on TU (total under) 3.