Bath City vs Bristol Rovers

Bath City host Bristol Rovers in a midweek friendly on Wednesday, offering both sides a chance to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the new season. As a non-league side facing League One opposition, Bath City enter as clear underdogs with average moneyline odds of 4.82, while the Pirates are favored at 1.61. A draw sits at 3.63, reflecting the potential for a competitive encounter despite the gap in divisions.

Friendlies often provide opportunities for experimentation, so form and lineup choices could play a bigger role than usual. Bristol Rovers will likely aim to build rhythm, while Bath City will relish the chance to test themselves against higher-level opposition. With odds suggesting a Rovers win is more probable, the match could still deliver surprises given the unpredictable nature of preseason fixtures.