Bristol Rovers vs Chesterfield Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

To their credit, despite looking as though it could be too little, too late, Chesterfield are trying their hardest to claw their way back to safety and have now avoided defeat in each of their last two. However, they’ve failed to win either of those and right now singular points are simply not enough. On the other hand, Bristol Rovers had been thriving until losing on the road to Bury during the week, although they were hampered by an early red card.

The hosts may have succumbed to defeat during the week but, at home to a struggling Chesterfield side, they can bounce back. As long as they can keep 11 men on the pitch that is! Scoring goals at home is what Bristol Rovers have been all about this season and they’re fancied to continue doing so here. Keeping this in mind ‘Bristol Rovers to Score Over 1.5 Goals’ is the bet to go for.

Having scored no less than 34 on their own patch this season, Rovers are League One’s second-highest scorers when playing at home. Considering the simple fact that Chesterfield have conceded 31 on the road, it’s easy to imagine the hosts enjoying themselves going forward once again. What’s also positive for the home team is the visitors’ desperate need for points. Chesterfield cannot afford to sit back, they need to win games and make things happen – such tactics could allow the hosts plenty of space to break into.

When playing away from home this season, Chesterfield have had something of a torrid time. They’ve won just twice on the road, scoring just 13 and conceding 31 in the process. They’ve conceded at least twice in ten of their 19 away matches and have kept just three clean sheets away from home.

If the hosts were looking for the ideal opportunity to bounce back, then this really could be it. Against a team who’re all but officially down, the Pirates should be more than capable of notching a couple of goals and are worth backing to do so.