Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Peterborough to win @ 2.68 – our chance 44% vs 37% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultPeterborough to win ✓44% · @2.68
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.19
Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough preview and prediction
The match
The League Cup sees Bristol Rovers take on Peterborough on Saturday 8 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Memorial Stadium.
Form guide
Bristol Rovers's last 5: DDLWW Most recently they drew with Forest Green 2–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Peterborough's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to West Brom 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for Bristol Rovers and 1.6 for Peterborough. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations.
Value angle: Peterborough to win at 2.68 – 44% on our numbers against 37% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Bristol Rovers 1–1 Peterborough. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bristol Rovers35%fair 2.85 · @2.42
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.50
Peterborough44%fair 2.26 · @2.68
2.94Expected goals
1.37Bristol Rovers xG
1.57Peterborough xG
62%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Bristol Rovers 1.4 – 1.6 Peterborough expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Peterborough to win✓
44%
2.26
2.68 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.60
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.78
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.54
1.48
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Peterborough / FT Peterborough✓
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.19
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Form
Bristol Rovers – last 6
DDLWWW
21 Jul
@ Forest Green
2–2
D
18 Jul
vs Portsmouth
1–1
D
14 Jul
vs Leicester
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Salisbury
3–2
W
7 Jul
@ Weston-super-Mare
3–0
W
6 Apr
@ Harrogate Town
3–2
W
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Peterborough – last 6
LWLWWD
1 Aug
vs West Brom
0–2
L
28 Jul
@ York
2–1
W
25 Jul
@ Boston United
0–1
L
22 Jul
@ Peterborough Sports
1–0
W
21 Jul
@ Colchester
3–2
W
17 Jul
vs NEOM
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bristol Rovers and Peterborough.
What is the prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough?
On our numbers Bristol Rovers have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Peterborough 44%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough?
Our predicted score is Bristol Rovers 1–1 Peterborough, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough?
Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Memorial Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.