Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United, FA Cup on Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Bristol Rovers host Cambridge United in the FA Cup on Saturday 7 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Cambridge United have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Bristol Rovers have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Cambridge United are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Bristol Rovers have five wins, no draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.13.
Nine of Cambridge United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Cambridge United’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Cambridge United have two wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.00.
TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bristol Rovers the stronger side, 3 rating points above Cambridge United (Bristol Rovers 1795, Cambridge United 1792, after at least 22 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 14 February 2026, finished Cambridge United 3–1 Bristol Rovers.
Team news
By TACTIX Impact, Clinton Mola (3.9 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Keenan Gough (3.7 per match over seven appearances) have been Bristol Rovers’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol Rovers (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Clinton Mola averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 1113 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Keenan Gough averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 530 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
By TACTIX Impact, Mamadou Jobe (5.7 per match over three appearances, one assist) and Benjamin Knight (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Cambridge United’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cambridge United (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Mamadou Jobe averages 1.2 tackles per 90 over 583 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last 10 appearances. Benjamin Knight averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 925 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · FA Cup · Memorial Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bristol Rovers 4 · draws 0 · Cambridge United 2 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Bristol Rovers 1W 0D 4L · Cambridge United 2W 3D 0L
Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United (FA Cup): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bristol Rovers for / against | Line | Cambridge United for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 8.63 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.25 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.25 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.88 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.38 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.75 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Bristol Rovers
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Quigley n 8 | 24.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — |
| S. Forde n 8 | 71.6 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — |
| C. Mola n 8 | 87.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | — |
| C. Kelly n 8 | 79.3 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| R. Smallwood n 8 | 78.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Leigh n 8 | 72.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| B. Kamwa n 8 | 51.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| E. Harrison n 8 | 64.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| R. Russell-Denny n 8 | 22.5 | 2 | 1.5 |
| S. Forde n 8 | 71.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Leigh n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| R. Russell-Denny n 8 | 22.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| J. Sparkes n 8 | 74 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| E. Harrison n 8 | 64.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 70.9 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Mola n 8 | 87.3 | 3.6 |
| R. Smallwood n 8 | 78.9 | 3.6 |
| Keenan Gough n 8 | 73.5 | 2.9 |
| R. Harbottle n 8 | 82 | 2.7 |
| B. Purrington n 8 | 73.3 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Young n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Cambridge United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gassan Ahadme n 8 | 76 | 2.7 | 2.8 | — |
| Raees Bangura-Williams n 8 | 28.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | — |
| S. Lavery n 8 | 31.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| G. McConnell n 8 | 44.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| G. Hoddle n 8 | 25.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Knight n 8 | 76.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| S. Kaikai n 8 | 68.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Gassan Ahadme n 8 | 76 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| G. McConnell n 8 | 44.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Lavery n 8 | 31.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| B. Knight n 8 | 76.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| G. McConnell n 8 | 44.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| L. Appéré n 8 | 21.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Gassan Ahadme n 8 | 76 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Raees Bangura-Williams n 8 | 28.9 | 4.3 |
| S. Curtis n 8 | 62.6 | 3.2 |
| O. Moxon n 8 | 53.5 | 2.9 |
| D. Ball n 8 | 87 | 2.3 |
| G. McConnell n 8 | 44.5 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Eastwood n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Bristol Rovers v Cambridge United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-14 Cambridge United 3–1 Bristol Rovers
- 2025-08-23 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Cambridge United
- 2025-08-12 Bristol Rovers 0–2 Cambridge United
- 2025-01-04 Cambridge United 0–1 Bristol Rovers
- 2024-08-31 Bristol Rovers 2–0 Cambridge United
- 2024-04-16 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Cambridge United
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bristol Rovers won 4, Cambridge United won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bristol Rovers and Cambridge United?
- Recent form — Bristol Rovers 1W 0D 4L; Cambridge United 2W 3D 0L.
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