Our prediction for this League 2 match:
All eyes will be on Memorial Stadium when Bristol Rovers and Sutton face each other in a postponed League Two game. The Pirates aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Tuesday’s clash. Josh Grant is likely to miss the game with injury, while Antony Evans is a major doubt. The visitors, on the other hand, have drawn each of their last three league fixtures.
Sutton are determined to stay in the playoffs berth, and seeing that they will go for a win as well, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Craig Eastmond faces race against clock to bet fit for the midweek game, while Isaac Olaofe remains in the recovery room. In the first half of the season the two teams played out a 1-1 draw.
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.