vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Crewe sit 9th with 11 points after 7 matches: two wins, five draws and no defeats, 7 scored and 5 conceded. At home the record is one win, three draws and no defeats in four games, with 5 goals scored and 4 conceded. The latest round brought a draw, before that a draw, and further back a draw. Bristol Rovers hold 6th place on 12 points from 7 games, with four wins, no draws and three defeats; the goals read 12 scored against 11 conceded. Their away form is one win, no draws and three defeats in four matches, 4 scored and 8 conceded. The most recent game ended in a defeat; across the last five the tally is three wins, no draws and two defeats. The competition average is 2.52 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.