Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

League Two

Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham Cards

2026-09-05 · 15:00
Cards55.7%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Bristol Rvs 1-0 Rotherham
4 yellow cards (Bristol Rvs 1, Rotherham 3)
0 red cards (Bristol Rvs 0, Rotherham 0)
✓ Over 3.5✓ No

We called Over 3.5 at 55.7% and it landed (4 in the match). We called No at 80.4% and it landed (0 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 55.7%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
56%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 55.7%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Line by line, the read runs from 75.5% for over 2.5 to 20.7% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 55.7%. On the card count, Rotherham are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 43.7%, with a level count at 20.7%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.575.5%

Over 3.555.7%

Over 4.536.2%

Over 5.520.7%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 75.5% 24.5%
3.5 cards 55.7% 44.3%
4.5 cards 36.2% 63.8%
5.5 cards 20.7% 79.3%

Who picks up more cards

Bristol Rvs35.6%

Level20.7%

★ ModelRotherham43.7%

Team card lines

Bristol Rvs over 1.5

55.8%

Bristol Rvs over 2.5

28.9%

Rotherham over 1.5

61.5%

Rotherham over 2.5

34.5%

Card handicap

Bristol Rvs line Bristol Rvs Rotherham
-1.5 18.6% 81.4%
-0.5 35.6% 64.4%
+0.5 56.3% 43.7%
+1.5 75.2% 24.8%

Red card

Any red card19.6%

Bristol Rvs red card14.6%

Rotherham red card5.9%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 65.8% 34.2%
22.5 fouls 50.3% 49.7%
24.5 fouls 35.3% 64.7%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham. Slightly more cards are projected for Rotherham for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

55.7%Over 3.5 cards
19.6%Any red card
43.7%Most cards: Rotherham
55.8%Bristol Rvs over 1.5 cards
61.5%Rotherham over 1.5 cards
50.3%Over 22.5 fouls

For the team lines, Bristol Rvs over 1.5 cards sits at 55.8% and Rotherham at 61.5%. A red card for either side is rated at 19.6% (Bristol Rvs 14.6%, Rotherham 5.9%).

We publish the model, not a sure thing. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 55.7% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 19.6%, a low-probability event, but one that reshapes every line when it lands.
The DisciplinarianRotherham are the pick to collect more cards at 43.7%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 55.7%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 55.7% for Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham.

Will there be a red card in Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 19.6%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Bristol Rvs vs Rotherham?
Before kickoff, the model rated Rotherham to pick up more cards at 43.7%, with a level count at 20.7%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 13 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

Related

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