Bristol Rovers vs Chelsea U21 predictions, Aug 25, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

4 weeks ago

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As Bristol Rovers prepare to host Chelsea U21 in the English EFL Trophy on August 25, 2026, both teams will be looking to find their rhythm. Bristol Rovers enter this fixture after managing just one win in their last five matches, suggesting a somewhat inconsistent form that could weigh on their confidence. However, playing at home may provide them with an edge, as they typically perform better in familiar surroundings.

Chelsea U21, on the other hand, are in a rebuilding phase and are yet to secure a victory in their last outing, which raises questions about their current form and readiness for this encounter. Known for their youthful energy and technical skill, they will likely adopt an attacking strategy, but their inability to convert chances in recent matches could pose a significant hurdle.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.94 for a home win and 3.2 for an away victory, reflecting the expectation of a tightly contested matchup. With both teams desperate to improve their standings, fans can anticipate a dynamic game where tactics will play a critical role. In conclusion, while Bristol Rovers have home advantage, Chelsea U21’s potential for an upset cannot be dismissed, making this a match to watch closely.

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Bristol Rovers
47.6%

Draw
23.8%

Chelsea U21
28.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.88	3.60	3.20
1.95	4.01	3.15
1.93	3.55	3.15
1.91	3.80	3.20
1.91	3.90	3.05
1.94	4.11	3.2
1.93	3.85	3.35

Latest Results

22.08.26 Bristol Rovers – Newport County – 5:3
15.08.26 York City – Bristol Rovers – 3:2
08.08.26 Bristol Rovers – Peterborough United – 0:1
21.07.26 Forest Green Rovers – Bristol Rovers – 2:2
18.07.26 Bristol Rovers – Portsmouth FC – 1:1

21.08.26 AFC Bournemouth U21 – Chelsea U21 – 2:1
01.05.26 Chelsea U21 – Tottenham Hotspur U21 – 1:3
25.04.26 Chelsea U21 – Middlesbrough U21 – 1:0
10.04.26 Fulham U21 – Chelsea U21 – 2:1
20.03.26 Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 – Chelsea U21 – 0:4

Facts

In recent matches, Bristol Rovers has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Chelsea U21 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Bristol Rovers is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Bristol Rovers won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:6. (average 2.3:2).

Including home matches between the teams, Bristol Rovers won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:6. (average 2.3:2).

Latest Head To Head

13.10.21 Bristol Rovers – Chelsea U21 – 1:2
18.11.20 Bristol Rovers – Chelsea U21 – 4:3
24.09.19 Bristol Rovers – Chelsea U21 – 2:1

Standings

Group 1

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Sheffield Wed	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Accrington	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Salford	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Sunderland U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 2

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Wigan	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
2	Blackpool	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Crewe	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Aston Villa U21	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0

Group 3

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Bradford City	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Rotherham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	York City	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Newcastle Utd U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 4

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Manchester City U21	1	1	0	0	0	4:1	3
2	Port Vale	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Chesterfield	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Mansfield	1	0	0	0	1	1:4	0

Group 5

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Stockport County	1	1	0	0	0	6:3	3
2	Tranmere	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Shrewsbury	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Everton U21	1	0	0	0	1	3:6	0

Group 6

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Grimsby	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Notts County	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Burton	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Nottingham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 7

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnsley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Oldham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Fleetwood	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Leeds U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 8

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Rochdale	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Doncaster	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Huddersfield	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Liverpool U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 9

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Cheltenham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Exeter	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Oxford Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Tottenham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 10

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Leicester	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Walsall	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Stevenage	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Fulham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 11

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Reading	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
2	Wycombe	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1
3	Bristol Rovers	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Chelsea U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 12

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Colchester	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Luton	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Peterborough	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Ipswich U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 13

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Plymouth	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Swindon	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Newport	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Crystal Palace U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 14

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnet	1	1	0	0	0	5:1	3
2	Leyton Orient	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
3	AFC Wimbledon	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1
4	Arsenal U21	1	0	0	0	1	1:5	0

Group 15

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Brighton U21	1	1	0	0	0	3:0	3
2	Gillingham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Cambridge Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Northampton	1	0	0	0	1	0:3	0

Group 16

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	MK Dons	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Crawley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Bromley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Brentford U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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