Salford City vs Bristol Rovers: match statistics
Salford City presents decidedly better form than Bristol Rovers, confirmed by their streak of four wins in the last five matches and a high PPG coefficient of 2.6. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and have an impressive home record with 58% wins and a scoring efficiency of 1.67 goals per match. Bristol Rovers finds itself in a difficult situation in 21st position, with just 25% away wins and a negative goal difference of -10 in away matches. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.96 vs 1.21), and their advantage in shots on target (6 vs 3) as well as total shots (17.25 vs 10.5) indicates offensive dominance. Considering the visitors' weak form in the last five matches (only one victory) and their defensive problems (1.92 goals conceded per match away), Salford City has a clear advantage and should reach for the three points.
Salford City vs Bristol Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Salford City played against Bristol Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Salford City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Bristol Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Salford City scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.32. Bristol Rovers scores 0.84 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Salford City's games and 44% of Bristol Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 56%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salford City has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.25 per game. Salford City takes 14.5 shots per game, while Bristol Rovers takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Salford City leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Salford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Bristol Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Salford City presents decidedly better form than Bristol Rovers, confirmed by their streak of four wins in the last five matches and a high PPG coefficient of 2.6. The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and have an impressive home record with 58% wins and a scoring efficiency of 1.67 goals per match. Bristol Rovers finds itself in a difficult situation in 21st position, with just 25% away wins and a negative goal difference of -10 in away matches. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.96 vs 1.21), and their advantage in shots on target (6 vs 3) as well as total shots (17.25 vs 10.5) indicates offensive dominance. Considering the visitors' weak form in the last five matches (only one victory) and their defensive problems (1.92 goals conceded per match away), Salford City has a clear advantage and should reach for the three points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Salford City | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Salford City is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Salford City · 0.8 pts / game - Bristol Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Salford City is 81% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Salford City · 0.84 goals / game - Bristol Rovers
Salford City is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Salford City · 1.8 goals / game - Bristol Rovers
Salford City scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Bristol Rovers scores in 56% of games (14 of 25 meczów), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Salford City
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Salford City is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Salford City · 1.12 pts / game - Bristol Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -15 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Salford City
Bristol Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Salford City | Liga | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.84 | 2.62 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Salford City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bristol Rovers. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 1:0 Bristol Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
Salford City score 1.52 goals per game on average and Bristol Rovers 0.84. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Salford City's matches and 44% of Bristol Rovers's.
What form are Salford City and Bristol Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Bristol Rovers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Bristol Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.