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Walsall vs Bristol Rovers

4 October 2025 at 15:00Bescot Stadium, Walsall
Referee: Stephen Martin

Match Summary

Walsall defeated Bristol Rovers 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2025.

Rivalry since 2016

Walsall vs Bristol Rovers Head to Head Results· 10

Walsall and Bristol Rovers have met 10 times — Walsall won 2, Bristol Rovers won 6, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Bristol Rovers leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 23 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.30 per match (9 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bristol Rovers are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2018.

2
wins
Drawn
2
·
Total goals
23 · 2.3/match
Both scored
6/10 · 60%
Over 2.5
5/10 · 50%

Recent Meetings

03/02/26League Two
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29/01/22League Two
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25/09/21League Two
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07/11/20FA Cup
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26/12/18League One
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06/10/18League One
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26/12/17League One
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09/09/17League One
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21/01/17League One
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13/09/16League One
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Highest-scoring game: 13 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Walsall have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 4 defeats. Bristol Rovers show 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

2
wins
draws
1
6 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Bristol Rovers.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

30/12/0606/071.63/3.41/4.85
3 Feb 202625/262.57/3.00/2.70
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4 Oct 202525/262.05/3.29/3.54
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23/09/0606/072.48/3.17/2.53
29 Jan 202221/222.19/3.19/3.52
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25 Sept 202121/222.43/3.15/2.99
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Market Summary

Margin: 7.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 48.8%Draw 30.4%Away 28.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.013.283.50
Max2.093.303.57
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Walsall · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market45.0%28.7%26.3%
Public market45.8%27.9%26.3%

Walsall vs Bristol Rovers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Walsall
Result vs. Market: Walsall (49%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WalsallHalf-time:01Bristol Rovers
6Shots6
2Shots on target3

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Away Record: Bristol Rovers

W 161D 103L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored535

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026