York City will be aiming to impress on their return to League Two Bootham as they take on Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon. York will be determined to put their 2-0 defeat to Crawley Town behind them, but their overall numbers offer plenty of encouragement. The newcomers have won 40% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly dangerous at home, scoring 1.75 goals per game. BTTS landed in 70% of their recent fixtures, while the arrivals of Jack Aitchison, Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Ben Purrington and Ciaran Kelly have added considerable experience to the squad.
Bristol Rovers arrive in much stronger form despite their 1-0 EFL Cup defeat to Peterborough. The Pirates had won eight consecutive matches before that setback, scoring 1.9 goals per game across their last 10. They have also failed to score just once during that run. Ellis Harrison, last season's top scorer, will be the main attacking threat, while summer signing Jack Aitchison could make his League Two debut. Rovers have been especially impressive away from home, winning 75% of their last four and averaging 3.25 goals per game.
Considering the Pirates' outstanding recent form, we believe that Home Win should be considered, alongside York Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Rovers average 2.6 total goals per game across their last 10).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our York City vs Bristol Rovers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: York City 2 - 1 Bristol Rovers
York City vs Bristol Rovers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 1400 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ollie Pearce @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ollie Pearce @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Kofi Balmer @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bristol Rovers +1.5 @ -500 Odds
- European Handicap: Bristol Rovers +2 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: York to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: York - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferYork City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdllwwdwll | 1.40 |
| Home | wdwl | 1.75 |
| Away | wdllwl | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.75 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.03 | 1.15 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.51 |
Bristol Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwwwdl | 2.50 |
| Home | wwwwwl | 2.50 |
| Away | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.17 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.83 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 17% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.28 | 1.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.41 |
York City vs Bristol Rovers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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