Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bristol Rovers
Match Time & Date:
29/12/2022
20:45
Prediction: 1-0
Exeter
Memorial Stadium will host Thursday’s League One game between Bristol Rovers and Exeter City, the two mid-table sides. The Pirates were beaten by Wycombe on the road on Boxing Day, but you should know that they defeated both Peterborough (1-0) and Port Vale (1-0) in the last two home games. Fit-again midfielder Sam Finley is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last league match.
Meanwhile, the visiting team played out a goalless draw with Portsmouth on Boxing Day, with the team extending their winless run to six matches. Since Exeter have been struggling in front of goal in recent weeks, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the midweek clash.
Highlighted Player (Glenn Whelan):
Probably one of the most underrated footballers in Premier League history, Glenn Whelan was born on 13 January 1982 in Dublin and he went on to enjoy a very successful career on club and international level.
Following spells with Manchester City, Bury and Sheffield Wednesday, the defensive midfielder found his peace at the Britannia Stadium, making over 250 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and keeping his place in the side under both Tony Pulis and Mark Hughes. Predominantly focused on doing the dirty defensive work and helping out the back four, Whelan never quite made the headlines for his style of play or quality of his displays, but remained an important player for both club and country.
The midfielder has so far made over 70 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team, wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions, and starting all three group games at the Euro 2012 finals, while helping The Green Army qualify for the Euro 2016 as well.
Highlighted Team (Exeter):
Nicknamed the Grecians, Exeter City are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at St. James Park. The stadium was opened in September 1904, and it can hold up to 8,696 spectators. Exeter City play their homes in white jerseys with red stripes, and black shorts, while violet and yellow are the dominant colours of their away kit.
The Grecians made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals on two occasions (1930/31, 1980/81), with the team advancing to the FA Trophy semis in the 2005/06 season. The likes of Harry Gee, Cliff Bastin, Maurice Setters, Dick Pym, Fred Whitlow, Arnold Mitchell, Tony Kellow, Fred Binney, Darran Rowbotham, Lee Sharp, and David Pleat are one of the most notable footballers who played for Exeter City in the past.
Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United, Bristol Rovers, and Yeovil Town are considered the club’s fiercest rivals. The Grecians currently compete in the League Two.
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