League One: Two contenders in fair form get together for this game. Port Vale hold a tiny edge with their 6th spot in the standings?
- Bristol Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Port Vale have the most conceded goals (11) away in League One
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Bristol Rovers form and stats
When playing at home in the League One, Bristol Rovers have managed 1 win, 2 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 4 games.
Bristol Rovers are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-2 away versus Peterborough United. The first setback in the shape of a defeat after going undefeated through three league games. Bogarde (midfield) was the top team player in that game with a rating of 7.4/10. Bogarde hit one key pass, dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times and had 29 successful passes (of 33 total).
Ahead of that match, Bristol won a home game hosting Wigan Athletic (4-1).The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Bristol Rovers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 8 games) they have won 5 times, drawn 3 and lost 0.
The manager Barton will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Oxford United in only four days.
The Bristol Rovers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 7 goals in 4 league matches. Bristol's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 5 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Port Vale form and stats
2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. That’s the product of Port Vale, who have the most conceded goals (11) away in League One, playing as the away team in the League One this season.
Port Vale failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Bolton Wanderers (placed 4th) that ended with defeat 0-1. Midfielder Arblaster was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.84. Arblaster hit one key pass.
Before that, the victory at home against Sutton United in the Carabao Cup (2-1). We have checked recent matches where Port have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 7 games were 2 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Port Vale have another game that requires travelling in just four days, a League One fixture versus Portsmouth. A grim fixture list for the guests!
The visiting Port Vale have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 6 goals from 5 games. The Port manager Crosby has some worries about the defense as 11 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Bristol Rovers-Port Vale H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Bristol Rovers five wins, Port Vale four wins, one draw. five of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).
Top Goalscorers
  B. Garrity 4 goals |   S. Sinclair 2 goals | J. Marquis 2 goals |
Bristol Rovers missing players
Port Vale missing players
| Bristol Rovers | Port Vale | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | 7 | 1 | Scored | S | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 11 | 15 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 80% | 90% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 80% | 50% |
| 33% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 60% | 40% |
| 11% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 40% | 30% |
| 11% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 40% | 30% |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 60% | 40% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 20% | 40% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 40% | 30% |
| 5.7 | 6 | 7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| 5.9 | 3.8 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.7 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| 2.3 | 2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12.1 | 13.2 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.3 | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| 4.2 | 3.5 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| 32% | 50% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 35% | 25% |
| 13.6 | 10.8 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14 | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| 4.7 | 4 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.7 | 6.2 | 4.3 |
- All of Bristol Rovers's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Bristol Rovers have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Bristol Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Bristol Rovers have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Bristol Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Port Vale have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Port Vale have the most conceded goals (11) away in League One
- Port Vale have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Portsmouth | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | Oxford United | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Stevenage | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | Bolton Wanderers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Peterborough United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | Port Vale | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 17 |
| 7 | Barnsley | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Exeter City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | Wycombe Wanderers | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Lincoln City | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 15 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 12 | Derby County | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 13 | Cambridge United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 14 | Bristol Rovers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 15 | Charlton Athletic | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 16 | Leyton Orient | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 11 |
| 17 | Northampton Town | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 19 | Carlisle United | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 20 | Burton Albion | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -8 | 7 |
| 21 | Reading | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -3 | 6 |
| 22 | Wigan Athletic | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 23 | Fleetwood Town | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -9 | 5 |
| 24 | Cheltenham Town | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -17 | 1 |
