Accrington will look to build on their impressive 4-1 win over Newport County as they host Cheltenham in a bottom-table League Two clash. Given Cheltenham's poor form, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 home win. The hosts sit 14th and have taken 1.70 points per game across the season, with a solid defensive return of just 0.9 goals conceded per match. At home, however, they have been less convincing, collecting 1.40 PPG and keeping only 20% clean sheets. Tyler Walton remains doubtful after missing the midweek victory.
Cheltenham, on the other hand are sitting in 18th place and struggling for consistency, losing four of their last five. Their defensive issues are evident: they concede 1.50 goals per match overall, and have kept just 20% clean sheets this season. Injuries to Broom and Sherring further weaken a back line already lacking stability. Despite this, Cheltenham do carry some threat, scoring in 70% of their league fixtures and producing an xG of 1.35.
The H2H record is tight (3–5–4), but Accrington’s recent momentum and more balanced defensive numbers give them the edge. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting tip, alongside Over 1.5 goals as both sides average above 2.0 total goals per match.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 31 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Accrington vs Cheltenham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Accrington 2 - 0 Cheltenham
Accrington vs Cheltenham Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Paddy Madden @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Paddy Madden @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Chesterfield 0 @ -167 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferAccrington Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldw | 1.70 |
| Home | dlwwl | 1.40 |
| Away | wlwdw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.75 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.42 | 1.07 |
Cheltenham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlll | 1.30 |
| Home | wlwll | 1.17 |
| Away | wwll | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.35 | 1.25 | 1.49 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.42 | 1.40 |
Accrington vs Cheltenham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Accrington (25%)
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Cheltenham (33%)
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