Just 1 of Rovers’ 3 new signings featured in Saturday’s loss. Peter Hartley started the game but young new striker Luke James stayed on the bench as he was not deemed a requirement in that fixture.
3 of Cardiff’s 8 new signings got on the pitch away at Birmingham for the opening game of The Championship season. Right back Jazz Richards, striker Frederick Gounongbe and Lex Immers were involved on the weekend. The 3 new other strikers Kenneth Zohore, Etien Velikonja and Kenwyne Jones offer alternative options. Filipe Kiss can play in midfield and defender Adedeji Oshilaja is also available, both players looking to make their debuts on Thursday night.
Bristol Rovers have played 1, lost 1, scored 1 and conceded 3 (late) goals on the weekend. Cardiff were held to a bore draw in Birmingham which finished 0-0.
We predict that Cardiff will be too much for Bristol Rovers in this tie. We predict it will be an easier game for Cardiff after the 0-0 draw with Birmingham on Saturday. Cardiff to win 2-0 is our first betting tip. They did not concede on the weekend and we do not see them conceding in this one. We are also going for a second betting tip of Cardiff to Qualify at 4/5 with bet365.
Head To Head
Its been 7 years since these 2 teams met. The last time they did was in this competition, where Cardiff won 3-1 in Wales.
Stats
Bristol Rovers have played 1, lost 1, scored 1 and conceded 3 late goals on the weekend. Cardiff were held to a bore draw in Birmingham which finished 0-0.
Team News
No injuries to report for Rovers. Just 1 of Rovers' 3 signings this summer played in the league on the weekend. Peter Hartley started and finished the game for Bristol against Scunthorpe.
Just 3 of Cardiff's new signings got on the pitch away at Birmingham for the opening game of The Championship season. Right back Jazz Richards, striker Frederick Gounongbe and Lex Immers were involved on the weekend. No injuries to report.
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