Bristol Rovers host local rivals Swindon Town at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday, with the hosts looking to halt a worrying run of results.
Rovers have lost four consecutive matches in League Two, while Swindon boosted their confidence with an impressive 3-1 victory away to Barnet in midweek.
Aaron Drinan has scored eight league goals this season and could prove decisive in this local derby.
Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town Tips Summary
Best Bet - Draw or Swindon double chance @ 13/10
Alternative Bet - Over 2.5 goals @ 8/13
Bet Builder - Aaron Drinan to score first, both teams to score and over 2 goals @ 12/1
Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town Prediction
Best Bet: Draw or Swindon double chance @ 13/10
The Gas have lost four consecutive league matches, losing to Barnet, Crewe, Shrewsbury and Salford. They have also struggled defensively, having conceded three or more goals in two of those defeats.
Swindon, meanwhile, produced an important response in midweek by beating Barnet 3-1 away from home. That result came after a difficult run and should provide a timely confidence boost.
The visitors also won 3-0 at the Memorial Stadium last season, demonstrating that they can cause problems in this fixture.
Although Swindon's away form has been inconsistent, their recent victory and Rovers' losing streak make the double chance an appealing way to oppose the home favourite.
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 8/13
There are reasons to expect goals at the Memorial Stadium, particularly given Rovers' recent defensive struggles.
The Gas have conceded 13 goals across their last six matches, while Swindon scored three times in their midweek victory at Barnet.
Rovers have also struggled to keep clean sheets since their strong start to the season, leaving opportunities for Aaron Drinan and the visitors to exploit.
Swindon's away scoring record remains a concern, but their latest performance suggests they have the attacking quality to trouble a vulnerable defence.
Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town Bet Builder Tip
- Aaron Drinan to score first
- Both teams to score
- Over 2 goals
Pays 12/1
Drinan has scored eight League Two goals this season, making him one of the division's leading scorers and Swindon's main attacking threat.
The striker has scored in five games this season, netting the opener in two of them and scoring his team's on two other occasions.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals complement the goalscorer selection, with Rovers capable of contributing to an entertaining contest despite their poor form.
This is a higher-risk option than the double chance, requiring Drinan to find the net and at least three goals to be scored, but Swindon's midweek performance provides grounds for optimism.
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Key Match Stats
- Bristol Rovers have lost four consecutive League Two matches
- Rovers have conceded 13 goals across their last six fixtures
- Bristol Rovers have conceded three or more goals in three of their last five league defeats
- Swindon beat Barnet 3-1 away from home in midweek
- Aaron Drinan has scored eight League Two goals this season
- Swindon won 3-0 at the Memorial Stadium in December 2025
- The sides drew 1-1 in their most recent league meeting in February 2026
- Swindon have won just one of their six away league matches this season
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