Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bristol Rovers will be aiming to recover from a 3-1 loss to Huddersfield Town when they take on Shrewsbury Town on Matchday 13. The Pirates defeated Charlton Athletic 3-2 in their last home game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, Isaac Hutchinson should sneak into the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the last league match.
The Shrews, on the other hand, are determined to escape the relegation zone, but given their poor defensive display in a 2-0 loss to Exeter, we predict the hosts are going to win the midweek clash. Bristol Rovers back-line should have Shrewsbury attacking duo George Lloyd – John Marquis at bay as they have netted five goals between each other this season. Last time out, the two sides played out a goalless draw at Memorial Stadium.
Highlighted Team (Bristol Rovers):
Established back on August 1, 1883, Bristol Rovers are one of the oldest clubs in the League One. Bristol Rovers were formed after a meeting at the Eastville Restaurant under the name of Black Arabs after the Arabs rugby team.
This name, though, lasted no more than one season as the club was renamed Eastville Rovers in 1884. Five years later the club’s name was officially changes to Bristol Rovers. Nicknamed the Pirates, Bristol Rovers welcome their opponents at Memorial Stadium Horfield, the venue with the capacity of 12,296. Bristol Rovers are well known for their blue and white home kit, but they are dressed in yellow when playing on the travels.
Ricky Lambert, who used to play for the likes of Southampton and Liverpool in the Premier League, is regarded as one of the club’s most notable footballers. It has to be noted that Lambert scored 51 goals in 128 appearances for the Pirates in the league.