Bet on Bristol Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle on Football

For this EFL Trophy Round of 16 tie, Plymouth Argyle are slightly favored to win as a higher-division League One side, while Bristol Rovers are in League Two and only narrowly beat Argyle 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium in the group stage. Current cup odds from major books have Plymouth around 2.30 to win in 90 minutes versus Bristol Rovers at about 3.10, with the draw near 3.25, and you can compare these prices against DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM on 13 January 2026, using UK local time. This corresponds to 19:00 GMT, as the game is played in England during the winter period.

This EFL Trophy clash will be played at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield, Bristol, the regular home ground of Bristol Rovers. The stadium has a capacity of around 11,000–12,000 spectators in a mixed seated and terraced layout and is known for its compact atmosphere, which typically gives Rovers a strong home advantage in cup ties.

Considering Plymouth’s stronger League One form this season and deeper squad depth, they are marginally favored, but Bristol Rovers’ home win over Argyle in the group stage and their solid recent home record make this close to a coin flip. Fair odds for 90 minutes look roughly Plymouth 2.30, Draw 3.25, Bristol Rovers 3.10, with a slight value lean toward Plymouth to edge a tight game by a one-goal margin.

Recent head-to-head meetings between Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle have been balanced, with both sides often separated by a single goal or ending level. In the 2025–26 EFL Trophy group stage, Bristol Rovers beat Plymouth 1–0 at the Memorial Stadium, while league encounters over the last few seasons have generally produced narrow wins or draws rather than one team dominating the series.