Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town Prediction

Bottom of EFL League Two action takes place on Saturday 12th October 2024 as Cheltenham Town take on Swindon Town in what is sure to be an interesting fixture.

Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town Key Stats

• Cheltenham have failed to win in four of their last five games
• Swindon Town have avoided defeat in five of their last seven matches
• Cheltenham have conceded eleven goals in eight
• Swindon Town have scored ten goals in six

Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both Cheltenham and Swindon battle it out in a bottom of the table clash with both teams looking to push on and get away from the relegation spaces. This a big opportunity for both to do so.

Cheltenham Town Preview

Cheltenham Town Predicted Lineup - Owen Evans; Lewis Shipley, Tom Bradbury, Sam Stubbs, Liam Kinsella; Luke Young, Ethon Archer; Manni Norkett, Tom Pett, Joel Colwill; Ryan Bowman

Cheltenham currently sit 20th in the table having picked up ten points from ten games.

They haven’t been shy in front of goal. They have scored twelve goals in the league this season. This is the third most in the bottom half of the table. However they tend to concede a lot. They have conceded 16 goals already this season. This is the third most in the league.

A win here could take Cheltenham as high as 13th in the table and this will be a big opportunity to pick up a valuable three points.

Swindon Town Preview

Swindon Town Predicted Lineup - Daniel Barden; Miguel Freckleton, Will Wright, Tunmise Sobowale; George Cox, Danny Butterworth, Gavin Kilkenny, Joel Cotterill, Joel McGregor; Aaron Drinan, Paul Glatzel

Sitting 21st in the table having picked up eight points in ten games, Swindon will hope to claim victory in this game to get away from the bottom places in the table.

This has been a disappointing campaign so far for Swindon with them often failing to win games. They have, after all, only won once so far.

They have only scored nine goals this season - the third least in the league. This having an impact on their placement in the table especially considering the fact they have only conceded 13.

A win here will be huge as they look to push on this season and improve their form.

Head To Head Stats: Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town

This is set to be the 18th game between Cheltenham and Swindon.

Cheltenham have a huge advantage over their opponents this weekend. They have won ten games to Swindon’s two victories. There have also been five draws in that time.

In fact, Cheltenham are unbeaten in the last eight games against Swindon. This weekend’s away side last picked up a victory in 2012. Can the hosts continue that run?

19th November 2019 - Swindon Town 0-1 Cheltenham Town - FA Cup

9th November 2019 - Cheltenham Town 1-1 Swindon Town - FA Cup

24th August 2019 - Cheltenham Town 2-2 Swindon Town - EFL League Two

27th April 2019 - Cheltenham Town 3-2 Swindon Town - EFL League Two

22nd December 2018 - Swindon Town 0-0 Cheltenham Town - EFL League Two

Betting Tips For Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town

Despite their position in the table, Swindon have looked bright in recent weeks. This while Cheltenham have at times continued to struggle. If Swindon can get a gras on this game they should come away with an impressive victory.

Our team of experts are backing odds of 7/4 for a Swindon Town Win in this match. These odds mean that £10 has the potential to return up to a possible £27.50 making it our best value selection.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town

Cheltenham Town 0-1 Swindon Town

Swindon have looked good in recent weeks and should have enough to get over the line in this match. They will win and begin to push on again.

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