Two sides struggling towards the bottom end of League One face off in a crucial game in the race to avoid relegation, with a win here having potentially huge ramifications for either Bristol Rovers or Peterborough’s seasons.
League One
Our 3 predictions for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United
- 1st prediction: Peterborough United to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Over 2.5 goals in the match
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score – No
1st prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United: Peterborough United to win or draw – 3/10
This is a pretty difficult prediction to make, with both sides struggling just above the relegation zone having had ambitions for much better at the start of the season. At this stage, these games against direct rivals are massively important in pulling away from the danger zone, so both sides will be aware of the gravity of this game. Bristol Rovers had enjoyed a slight ‘new manager bounce’ under new boss Inigo Calderon but have dropped off again with two losses on the bounce leaving them four points outside the drop zone. While they have home advantage, its this run plus their league position, one place below Posh, that makes them slight outsiders here.
2nd prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United: Over 2.5 goals in the game – 33/50
Any game involving Peterborough United under Darren Ferguson has the potential for goals, especially this season. Posh have a young an inexperienced side, and with the way their a manager sets them up, there’s always a chance they will concede. With their lack of experience, this is more expected than normal this season, and they’ve often looked extremely suspect at the back. Bristol Rovers aren’t the best going forwards but should have plenty of chances here, especially being the home side, so they should contribute with a goal or two. With the philosophies of the two managers and the nature of the game with the two sides hovering above the drop, don’t expect either team to sit back. This will be a good one.
3rd prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United: Both teams to score – 1/2
This prediction is pretty similar to the previous one; with how both sides are playing and what’s at stake, they’re both going to go for it and most likely score. There’s too much riding on this game for the two teams to sit back and take a point, with a win giving them a significant advantage over their opponent and those below them in a crucial part of the season. Only a win will do, and both managers will attack accordingly, which likely means they’ll both score. This applies to Peterborough in particular, who have both one of the best attacks and defences in the league, which is the basis for this prediction. Bristol Rovers know, however, that only a win will see them overtake Posh, so they will have to play to win.
Best odds for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United
| Bookmaker | Bristol Rovers | Draw | Peterborough United |
| MyriadPlay | 19/10 | 23/10 | 23/20 |
| Gentleman Jim | 2/1 | 23/10 | 6/5 |
| Betarno | 97/50 | 217/50 | 29/25 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Both sides come into this one off the back of hugely inconsistent spells in a poor season where they had both been tipped to finish towards the top of the table, but instead find themselves fighting relegation. A win here would be vital for either team, with Posh and Rovers separated by a point and a place in 18th and 19th respectively. A positive result would open up a bit of a buffer from the bottom four, which is crucial at this point in the season.
Bristol Rovers have been struggling all season, but new boss Inigo Calderon gave them a bit of a new manager bounce with two important wins soon into his tenure. They’ve since lost two more, though, and are still bang in trouble. Peterborough had been on an extremely poor run which has seen them slide down the table, but a win in their last match against Wigan Athletic has raised hopes of a resurgence.
In terms of this fixture’s history, Peterborough have the upper hand. They’ve won 20 to Rovers’ 15, with 11 draws. They won the reverse fixture 3-2 and have emerged victorious in the last three meetings of the teams. Posh fans will be hoping that continues as they look for a big win on Sunday.
Where to watch Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United
This is a key game in the race for survival in League One and as such has been picked for TV coverage on Sunday’s primetime spot. Here’s where you can watch it in person or on TV:
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Bristol, UK, BS7 0AQ
- Channel: Sky Sports+ (subscription required)
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Sunday 2nd February 2025
Probable lineups for Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United
Both sides enter this game in mixed form and in perilous positions above the relegation zone as the season enters its final months. This is pretty much a six pointer with the winner giving themselves a massive boost and a push away from the drop zone. As such, both sides will likely pick their strongest teams. Here’s how we think the two teams will line up:
Bristol Rovers
Line up: J Griffiths, T Moore, J Wilson, C Taylor, C Mola, J Lindsay, G Ward, S Sinclair, R Sotiriou, S Forde, C Martin
Injuries/suspensions: None
Coach: Inigo Calderon
Peterborough United
Line up: N Bilokapic, C Johnston, G Nevett, S Hughes, T Edun, M Susoho, A Collins, A Odoh, C Conn-Clarke, R Jones, G Lindgren
Injuries/suspensions: K Poku (injured)
Coach: Darren Ferguson
