Ace Football previews the League One round 29 match between Cheltenham and Carlisle and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Cheltenham and Carlisle are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Tuesday at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League One battle.
Cheltenham approach the next League One round as number 22 in the table, having claimed 38 points this season so far. With 40 games behind them, Carlisle amassed 27 points, placing them as number 24 before their next fixture.
Team form: Cheltenham vs Carlisle
Cheltenham Form
Cheltenham managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 1-2 victory against Fleetwood. They went on to lose 1-2 against Exeter, before getting dumped in a 3-1 defeat against Leyton Orient. Cheltenham claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League One. They also drew one and lost three, scored eight goals and conceded ten.
Carlisle Form
In their last three matches, Carlisle won 1-3 win against Peterborough, lost 1-3 against Lincoln City and lost 2-0 against Northampton. Carlisle won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says nine goals conceded and seven scored.
Betting stats and facts for Cheltenham and Carlisle
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Cheltenham and Carlisle played across all tournaments.
- Cheltenham have scored in 13 of the last 14 home matches in the League One
- Cheltenham have scored in 11 of the last 12 home matches
- In 9 of the last 11 Cheltenham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Cheltenham matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 home matches Cheltenham played, both teams scored
- Carlisle have conceded in 40 of the last 42 matches in the League One
- Carlisle have conceded in 37 of the last 39 matches
- Carlisle have conceded in 24 of the last 25 away matches
- Carlisle have conceded in 22 of the last 24 away matches in the League One
- Carlisle have not won 14 of the last 16 matches
Players on top: Cheltenham vs Carlisle
While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Cheltenham, Liam Sercombe has been good for them over the course of the season with nine goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Carlisle, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator this coming Tuesday, depending on your betting strategy.
Betting markets: Cheltenham vs Carlisle
Full-time result
Cheltenham claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Carlisle won two, drew zero and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Carlisle conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. Cheltenham have not lost to Carlisle in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Cheltenham only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Carlisle scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Carlisle should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Tuesday, as Cheltenham only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Carlisle claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Cheltenham have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Carlisle.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Cheltenham, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Carlisle, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches. Carlisle conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
Suggested bet: Cheltenham vs Carlisle
To summarize, the upcoming League One clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Cheltenham vs Carlisle mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.