07.10.22 Match Preview - Rovers v Cambridge United

Back in League One action!

Rovers are at The Mem for the second time this week when we welcome Cambridge United to BS7 for our first meeting with Mark Bonner's side since 2017. Rovers returned to winning ways in midweek with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace U21s in the Papa John's Trophy. 

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Last Time Out

Form Guide

Mark Bonner's side are currently in 10th place in the League One standings. Across their last five league fixtures, Cambridge have lost four, winning once against Morecambe United after goals from Jack Lankester and Harvey Knibbs secured the three points for The U's. In their last outing, Cambridge were defeated 3-0 by high-flying Ipswich Town.

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Sam Smith is currently Cambridge's leading scorer so far this season with four goals to his name. Harvey Knibbs and Joe Ironside are both hot on his heels with three goals each so far this season.

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Ref Watch

Ben Toner is the match official for Saturday's clash at The Mem. Referee Toner has taken charge of four games in Sky Bet League One so far this season, with his most recent game being Exeter's 1-0 victory over MK Dons on the 3rd September. On average, Toner produces 2.50 yellow cards per game and also averages awarding 20.75 fouls per game. 

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Betting Preview

EFL sponsors Sky Bet have priced Rovers at 29/20 to pick up the three points on Saturday afternoon. A scoreline of 2-1 can be backed in favour of the Gas at 8/1. On the goalscorer markets, Aaron Collins is priced at 5/1 to open the scoring whilst Josh Coburn can be backed at 11/4 to score his first Rovers goal at any time throughout the clash.

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