The upcoming match between Crawley Town and Bristol Rovers is crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their standings in League 1. Crawley Town, with an average possession of 56.35%, will look to dominate the ball and create scoring opportunities. Their offensive play is supported by an average of 10.76 shots per game, with 3.27 on target. However, their defense has been a concern, conceding an average of 1.89 goals per match.
Bristol Rovers, on the other hand, have shown resilience with a slightly lower possession rate of 47.28%. They average 8.36 shots per game, with 2.89 on target, and have a more solid defensive record, conceding 1.5 goals per match. The head-to-head statistics favor Crawley Town, who have a higher CompaScore Rating of 1162.69 compared to Bristol Rovers' 1277.8, indicating a competitive edge in overall performance.
Tactically, Crawley Town may focus on exploiting their dribbling skills, averaging 23.22 dribbles per game, while Bristol Rovers might rely on their defensive solidity and counter-attacking prowess. The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams having strengths that could lead to a favorable outcome.