Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 02, 2025 | Abbey Stadium | EFL League Two | 15:00 GMT

Cambridge and Cheltenham begin their season with a matchup that pits two sides with contrasting ambitions against each other. Cambridge were relegated from League One last season and will have their sights set on bouncing straight back up while Cheltenham finished last season in a respectable 15th place and will look to survive another year in the 4th division of professional football.

Key Betting Tip: Cambridge United to win at 1.91 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town Predicted Lineups

Cambridge United predicted XI: Eastwood, Bennett, Morrison, Watts, Purrington, Gibbons, Ball, Brophy, Kachunga, Kaikai, Loft

Cheltenham Town predicted XI: Day, Anderson, Bakare, Bennett, Cundy, Archer, Kinsella, Thomas, Pell, Young, Miller

Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town Current League Standings

As mentioned before, Saturday's match is both teams first of the new season.

Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town Head-to-Head Timeline

In the pairs most recent meeting in December 2024, Cheltenham came out on top with a 2-1 victory after goals from Matt Taylor & Arkell Jude-Boyd in the last 32 of the EFL Trophy.

Head-to-Head Timeline

December 2024: Cheltenham Town 2-1 Cambridge United (EFL Trophy)

February 2024: Cambridge United 0-1 Cheltenham Town (League One)

October 2023: Cheltenham Town 1-0 Cambridge United (League One)

February 2023: Cambridge United 1-2 Cheltenham Town (League One)

September 2022: Cheltenham Town 2-1 Cambridge United (League One)

Cheltenham hold the psychological advantage having won the last five meetings between the pair, a significant H2H stat.

Recent Cambridge and Cheltenham Matches Analysis

Cambridge's Last 5 Matches:

Cambridge United 1-1 Charlton Athletic (Friendly)

Cardiff City 3-1 Cambridge United (Friendly)

Braintree Town 0-3 Cambridge United (Friendly)

Cambridge United 3-0 Northampton United (Friendly)

Cambridge City 1-3 Cambridge United (Friendly)

Cheltenham's Last 5 Matches:

Cheltenham Town 0-0 Bristol City (Friendly)

Cheltenham Town 2-1 Swansea City (Friendly)

Cheltenham Town 0-3 Wycombe Wanderers (Friendly)

Evesham United 1-4 Cheltenham Town (Friendly)

Worcester City 2-0 Cheltenham Town (Friendly)

Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence of a home victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Cambridge United to Win @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a Real Madrid win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town

Michael Morrison (Cambridge United) As he begins his 4th season with Cambridge, the experienced defender will again be key to Neil Harris' sides hopes of staying in the league again this season.

Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham Town) After scoring 8 League goals last season, the Robins will again look towards their young midfielder to provide the spark going forward this term.

Cambridge United vs Cheltenham Town Match Facts

Referee: Craig Hicks - The experienced English referee averages 3 yellow cards per game.

Stadium Information: Abbey Stadium in Cambridge provides the venue for this League Two clash. The stadiums capacity is 7,937.

Final Prediction:

Cambridge United 2-1 Cheltenham Town