Bristol Rovers vs Sutton United Match Analysis and Prediction

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Sutton United will be looking to extend their unbeaten run when they make a trip to Bristol Rovers in League Two action on Tuesday evening.

The hosts held another promotion-hopeful side in a draw on Saturday, while the visitors drew for a third consecutive game at the weekend.

Despite holding sixth-placed Mansfield Town to a goalless, Bristol Rovers left the Memorial Stadium in a frustrated mood on Saturday afternoon.

The result may have put a break to their three-game winning run at home, but much of the disappointment revolved around their failure to be awarded a penalty following an arguably clear foul on striker Aaron Collins.

However, the referee thought differently and controversially booked Collins for simulation instead, much to the frustration of manager Joey Barton and the Rovers supporters.

The draw leaves Joey Barton’s side 14th place in the table ahead of their midweek action, with 10 points now between themselves and Newport County inside the League Two playoff places.

On the other hand, Sutton were held to a draw on Saturday, with Matt Gray’s side drawing 1-1 at home to runaway leaders Forest Green Rovers.

Kenny Davis had given Sutton the lead with a free kick shortly before half time, but they were pegged back on the hour mark and eventually had to settle for a point in an even encounter.

Despite the positive result, Sutton slipped to fifth place in the table, but do remain just two points adrift of Northampton Town in the automatic promotion places ahead of their trip to Bristol in midweek.

However, Matt Gray will be keen for his side to get back to winning ways soon, with the three consecutive draws at Gander Green Lane meaning that Swindon Town outside of the playoff places are now within four points of Tuesday’s visitors.

Bristol Rovers vs Sutton United head to head

The two teams have previously met on three occasions, in a club friendly, in the FA Cup and in the League Two. Bristol Rovers have taken 2 victories and they have drawn in one. Bristol Rovers have scored 5 goals and conceded 3 in the process.

Sutton United 1-2 Bristol Rovers 12/07/15

Bristol Rovers 2-1 Sutton United 04/12/21

Sutton United 1-1 Bristol Rovers 05/02/22

Bristol Rovers latest home form

Bristol Rovers have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their last four matches. Their last home defeat came on December 7 when they lost 2-1 to Port Vale. In their last five matches, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.

Bristol Rovers 1-2 Port Vale 07/12/21

Bristol Rovers 4-2 Rochdale 11/12/21

Bristol Rovers 2-0 Hartlepool United 15/01/22

Bristol Rovers 1-0 Walsall 29/01/22

Bristol Rovers 0-0 Mansfield Town 12/02/22

Bristol Rovers latest away form

Bristol have not kept a good run of form on the road, having won just one of their last six away matches. They lost their last away match 2-1 to Oldham Athletic. In their last five matches, they have won one, drawn two and lost two, scoring 7 goals and conceding 8.

Peterborough United 2-1 Bristol Rovers 08/01/22

Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers 22/01/22

Scunthorpe United 2-3 Bristol Rovers 25/01/22

Sutton United 1-1 Bristol Rovers 05/02/22

Oldham Athletic 2-1 Bristol Rovers 08/02/22

Sutton United latest home form

Sutton have been on a good run of form at home, and they have been unbeaten in their ten most recent matches. They recently managed to defeat Harrogate Town 1-0 in the EFL Trophy. In their last five matches, they have won one and drawn four, scoring 3 goals and conceding 2.

Sutton United 0-0 Northampton Town 22/01/22

Sutton United 1-0 Harrogate Town 25/01/22

Sutton United 1-1 Bristol Rovers 05/02/22

Sutton United 0-0 Salford City 08/02/22

Sutton United 1-1 Forest Green Rovers 12/02/22

Sutton United latest away form

Sutton have recently been on a relatively good form on the road, and they have been unbeaten in their last three matches. Their last away defeat came 3-2 against Newport County on December 7. In their last five matches, they have won one, drawn one and lost two in the process.

Bristol Rovers 2-1 Sutton United 04/12/21

Newport County 3-2 Sutton United 07/12/21

Bradford City 2-2 Sutton United 11/12/21

Stevenage 3-3 Sutton United 15/01/22

Carlisle United 0-2 Sutton United 29/01/22

Bristol Rovers news

Goalkeeper James Belshaw return in goal on Saturday, and after an impressive performance, he should keep his place in the starting lineup on Tuesday.

Josh Grant remained absent for a second consecutive game at the weekend and remains a doubt, with Antony Evans likely to feature after missing out on Saturday.