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Bristol Rovers meet Salford City on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Memorial Stadium (Bristol), refereed by D. Whitestone. We expect very little between them. Our tip, result probabilities, missing players and analysis follow.
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.60 |
| Market average | 2.66 | 3.31 | 2.51 |
| Lowest odds | 2.51 | 3.15 | 2.41 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.22 | 76.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.81 | 1.75 | 53.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.10 | 2.03 | 46.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.04 | 2.79 | 33.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.58 | 58.9% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.26 | 41.1% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.8%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Bristol Rovers 1–1 Salford City, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Bristol Rovers 17th (16 points), Salford City 1st (31 points).
- Absences: Bristol Rovers 0, Salford City 0.
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: who is missing
Bristol Rovers
- No reported absences
Salford City
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 19 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 20 |  Northampton | 12 | 3-5-4 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:19 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Bristol Rovers are 17th with 16 points after 14 matches (5W 1D 8L), whereas Salford City are 1st with 31 points (10W 1D 3L).
What to expect
We think the teams are evenly matched. Our projected score is 1–1, about 2 goals combined, and 1–1 (12.1%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and our probability for it is 59%. We estimate both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 54%.
Prediction: key points
- We are expecting about 2 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 54%.
- Absent: Bristol Rovers 0, Salford City 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 59%, best available odds 1.62). Our projection of about 2 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Bristol Rovers are missing: no absences. Salford City are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
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Bristol Rovers vs Salford City: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
Our result tip is Draw or Salford City (X2) (odds 1.47), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.62). The safer pick is Draw or Salford City (X2).
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Salford City?
Our probabilities: Bristol Rovers to win 35%, a draw 28%, Salford City to win 37%.
What time and where is kick-off?
20 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Memorial Stadium, Bristol. Referee: D. Whitestone.
Who will be missing?
Bristol Rovers: no absences. Salford City: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 54% (odds 1.81); under 2.5 goals is at 46% (odds 2.10).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 59% probability (odds 1.62).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (12.1%); after that come 0–1 (8.9%) and 1–0 (8.6%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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