Cheltenham Town return home after a 1-1 draw with Bromley, but their recent form remains worrying, taking just 0.60 PPG at home and losing four of their last five at Whaddon Road. Therefore, our prediction points toward a 2-1 away win. The Robins score only 1.00 goal per home match, while conceding 1.80, and their 1.55 xGA shows defensive cracks that stronger sides tend to exploit. With 60% of their home outings ending without a goal, Cheltenham’s attacking reliability remains a major issue.
Salford City chase a playoff spot but arrive following a surprising 3-1 defeat to Newport. Still, their away form is far more convincing—1.80 PPG, 60% win rate, and a consistent scoring output of 1.40 goals per away game. Benjamin Woodburn pushing for a start adds creativity and mobility to a side that often grows into matches on the road. Despite conceding in every away match, Salford’s 1.28 xG and 1.59 xGA numbers suggest they regularly create enough to edge tight encounters.
H2H also favours Cheltenham slightly (4–2–2), but current momentum tilts toward the visitors. Therefore, Salford to Win bet should be considered, alongside Over 1.5 goals (88% H2H rate), and Salford to score 1+ goal (consistent scoring on the road).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Cheltenham vs Salford prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cheltenham 1 - 2 Salford
Cheltenham vs Salford Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cole Stockton @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cole Stockton @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cheltenham +1.5 @ -308 Odds
- European Handicap: Cheltenham +2 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Salford City to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Salford City to Win/Salford City to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Salford City - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferCheltenham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldd | 0.50 |
| Home | lwlll | 0.60 |
| Away | llldd | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.59 | 1.55 | 1.64 |
Salford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlll | 1.60 |
| Home | dwwll | 1.40 |
| Away | wwwll | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.67 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.14 | 1.59 |
Cheltenham vs Salford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cheltenham (50%)
8 Matches
Salford (25%)
