The visiting Portsmouth side should be favourites in this visit to Bristol Rovers, as the away team holds a 24 point advantage from their 26 league games this season.
- Bristol Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Portsmouth has the most scored goals (44) in League One
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Bristol Rovers form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the League One this season. Bristol Rovers have only managed 3 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses from their games here at Memorial Stadium. Game days at Memorial Stadium have recently become somewhat of a nightmare for Bristol as they have lost three home games in a row. It hurts.
Bristol Rovers haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 259 minutes ago. S. Nicholson scored that one.
Bristol's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-2 versus Oxford United (placed 10th). Before that, Bristol played out a draw 0-0 when visiting Fleetwood Town.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Bristol Rovers here at Memorial Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (11 from 12 games). It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Bristol defense is not exactly impregnable. 20 goals conceded from 12 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Portsmouth form and stats
Portsmouth, who have the most scored goals (44) in League One, have an excellent away record in the League One so far with 8-2-1 from 11 games. A great winning streak in away games for Portsmouth as they have managed to win four matches in a row as the visitors. Not since the Blackpool have they travelled home without three points.
Portsmouth had fun at their own home (Memorial Stadium) last time out, beating Swindon Town 2-0. Ellis Harrison and Ronan Curtis scored. A draw for Portsmouth before that, at their own venue hosting Plymouth Argyle (2-2).
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Portsmouth are regular goalscorers on their travels. Portsmouth are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 8 times in 11 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Bristol-Portsmouth H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Bristol Rovers two wins, Portsmouth six wins, two draws. seven of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  J. Marquis 11 goals |  B. Hanlan 6 goals | R. Curtis 6 goals |
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| Bristol Rovers | Portsmouth | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 26 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 26 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 24 | 11 | 1 | Scored | S | 4 | 22 | 44 |
| 43 | 20 | 6 | Conceded | C | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 91% | 88% |
| 77% | 92% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 73% | 73% |
| 38% | 42% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 45% | 46% |
| 23% | 17% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 45% | 38% |
| 19% | 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 9% | 8% |
| 46% | 42% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 45% | 38% |
| 23% | 17% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 45% | 42% |
| 42% | 42% | 67% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 18% | 31% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10.7 | 10.2 | 6.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| 3.1 | 3.1 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| 30% | 30% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 44% | 40% |
- Bristol Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Bristol Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Portsmouth has the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in League One
- Portsmouth has the most scored goals (44) in League One
- Portsmouth has the the best goal difference (+21) in League One
- Portsmouth have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Lincoln City | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Hull City | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 41 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 16 | 17 | 49 |
| 3 | Peterborough United | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 49 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 21 | 48 |
| 5 | Doncaster Rovers | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 43 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 48 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 27 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 44 |
| 7 | Charlton Athletic | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 38 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 43 |
| 8 | Accrington Stanley | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 35 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 41 |
| 9 | Plymouth Argyle | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 43 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 24 | -4 | 41 |
| 10 | Oxford United | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 41 | 33 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 8 | 40 |
| 11 | Crewe Alexandra | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 40 |
| 12 | Ipswich Town | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| 13 | Milton Keynes Dons | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 38 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 38 |
| 14 | Gillingham | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 17 | -2 | 37 |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 35 |
| 16 | Blackpool | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 34 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury Town | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 33 |
| 18 | Rochdale | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 41 | 54 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 23 | -13 | 26 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 47 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 24 | -18 | 25 |
| 20 | Bristol Rovers | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 43 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 23 | -19 | 24 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 47 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -20 | 24 |
| 22 | Swindon Town | 28 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 32 | 53 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 30 | -21 | 24 |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 43 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 23 | -23 | 24 |
| 24 | Burton Albion | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 51 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 23 | -19 | 22 |