Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers prediction
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Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers, League One, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Portsmouth host Bristol Rovers in League One on Tuesday 21 April (kick-off 19:45 UK).
Form and the table
Six of Portsmouth’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Portsmouth’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Portsmouth have six wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.38 points per game, scoring 2.25 and conceding 1.00. Portsmouth have scored 53 goals, the fourth-most of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Portsmouth have conceded 36 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 23 clubs.
Nine of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in six of Bristol Rovers’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Bristol Rovers have no wins, two draws and six defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.25 points per game, scoring 0.38 and conceding 2.38. Bristol Rovers have scored 38 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Bristol Rovers have conceded 49 goals, the eighth-most of the 23 clubs.
Portsmouth are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Portsmouth (fifth) and Bristol Rovers (14th) are 15 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Portsmouth the stronger side, 515 rating points above Bristol Rovers (Portsmouth 1786, Bristol Rovers 1271, after at least 311 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Portsmouth are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Bristol Rovers. The most recent meeting, on 26 October 2019, finished Bristol Rovers 2–2 Portsmouth.
Team news
Predicted Portsmouth XI (4-2-3-1): N. Schmid, M. Dia, R. Poole, J. Meghoma, Z. Swanson, A. Kamara, A. Segecic, M. Pack, I. Mohamed, R. Kavuma McQueen, M. Milovanović — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ronan Curtis (3.8 per match over 38 appearances, 12 goals and six assists) and B. Close (3.2 per match over 34 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Portsmouth’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Portsmouth (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Ronan Curtis averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 3150 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. B. Close averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 2857 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Bristol Rovers XI (4-3-3): B. Young, C. Kelly, K. Balmer, T. James, A. Kilgour, C. Mola, S. Forde, K. Gough, F. Cavegn, J. Quigley, E. Harrison — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Clarke-Harris (2.9 per match over 27 appearances, 14 goals and one assist) and L. Sercombe (2.7 per match over 23 appearances, one goal and four assists) have been Bristol Rovers’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol Rovers (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Clarke-Harris averages 3.1 shots per 90 over 2176 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. L. Sercombe averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 1791 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: · League One · Fratton Park
- Head-to-head (last 5): Portsmouth 2 · draws 2 · Bristol Rovers 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Portsmouth 2W 1D 2L · Bristol Rovers 2W 0D 3L
Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Portsmouth for / against | Line | Bristol Rovers for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.83 for · 5 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.86 for · 7.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.17 for · 10.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.29 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.67 for · 10.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 15.14 for · 15.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.71 for · 2.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. MacGillivray | 24 | 902160 min | 612.5 /90 | 321.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Bass | 16 | 901440 min | 472.9 /90 | 110.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. MacGillivray n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
| A. Bass n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
Portsmouth Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Burgess | 36 | 903240 min | 441.2 /90 | 521.4 /90 | 290.8 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 250.7 /90 | 100.3 /90 |
| S. Raggett | 26 | 882280 min | 200.8 /90 | 341.3 /90 | 100.4 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 321.3 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| J. Bolton | 23 | 811871 min | 422 /90 | 251.2 /90 | 60.3 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 170.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Brown | 19 | 841603 min | 181 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 80.4 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 140.8 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| R. McCrorie | 18 | 691242 min | 231.7 /90 | 181.3 /90 | 40.3 /90 | not recorded in League Cup | 221.6 /90 | 60.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.4 | — |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 1 | 0.4 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 2.4 |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 0.2 |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 2.1 |
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Portsmouth Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Marquis | 35 | 722518 min | 90.3 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 682.4 /90 | 281 /90 | 291 /90 | 190.7 /90 |
| E. Harrison | 27 | 671804 min | 70.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 502.5 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
| B. Pitman | 11 | 46506 min | 20.4 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 162.8 /90 | 91.6 /90 | 50.9 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
| R. Curtis | 38 | 833150 min | 120.3 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 1103.1 /90 | 330.9 /90 | 541.5 /90 | 320.9 /90 |
| T. Naylor | 36 | 883174 min | 10 /90 | 00 /90 | 270.8 /90 | 70.2 /90 | 110.3 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 1 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Curtis n 8 | 81.4 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Burgess n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| T. Naylor n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 62 | 0.4 | 0 |
| B. Close n 8 | 78.8 | 0 | 0 |
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Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Jaakkola | 20 | 901800 min | 643.2 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Blackman | 10 | 90900 min | 282.8 /90 | 141.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. van Stappershoef | 6 | 88528 min | 122 /90 | 101.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Jaakkola n 8 | 90 | 3.9 |
| J. Blackman n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| J. van Stappershoef n 6 | 88 | 2 |
Bristol Rovers Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Craig | 35 | 903140 min | 220.6 /90 | 451.3 /90 | 411.2 /90 | not recorded in League One | 240.7 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| A. Kilgour | 34 | 893025 min | 331 /90 | 411.2 /90 | 310.9 /90 | not recorded in League One | 170.5 /90 | 50.1 /90 |
| T. Davies | 19 | 861636 min | 261.4 /90 | 311.7 /90 | 191 /90 | not recorded in League One | 120.7 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
| R. Menayese | 11 | 88968 min | 242.2 /90 | 161.5 /90 | 80.7 /90 | not recorded in League One | 151.4 /90 | 30.3 /90 |
| M. Little | 10 | 77774 min | 111.3 /90 | 131.5 /90 | 50.6 /90 | not recorded in League One | 91 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Craig n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.6 | — |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 90 | 1 | 1 | — |
| L. Leahy n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| E. Upson n 8 | 80.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | — |
| O. Clarke n 8 | 90 | 2.5 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Craig n 8 | 90 | 0.9 |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
| L. Leahy n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
| E. Upson n 8 | 80.9 | 1.5 |
| O. Clarke n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Bristol Rovers Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Clarke-Harris | 27 | 812176 min | 140.6 /90 | 10 /90 | 753.1 /90 | 321.3 /90 | 231 /90 | 140.6 /90 |
| T. Smith | 17 | 601024 min | 30.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 332.9 /90 | 80.7 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 60.5 /90 |
| T. Nichols | 16 | 651043 min | 10.1 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 191.6 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 181.6 /90 | 90.8 /90 |
| V. Adeboyejo | 14 | 48675 min | 10.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 111.5 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 40.5 /90 |
| J. Ginnelly | 9 | 57512 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 81.4 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 50.9 /90 | 81.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Craig n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| L. Leahy n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Upson n 8 | 80.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| O. Clarke n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Craig n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Kilgour n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| L. Leahy n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Upson n 8 | 80.9 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Clarke n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-10-26 Bristol Rovers 2–2 Portsmouth
- 2019-02-19 Portsmouth 1–1 Bristol Rovers
- 2018-08-21 Bristol Rovers 1–2 Portsmouth
- 2018-01-01 Bristol Rovers 2–1 Portsmouth
- 2017-09-26 Portsmouth 3–0 Bristol Rovers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers?
- In their last 5 meetings, Portsmouth won 2, Bristol Rovers won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers?
- Recent form — Portsmouth 2W 1D 2L; Bristol Rovers 2W 0D 3L.
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