League Two: Bradford vs Cheltenham – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 35 match between Bradford and Cheltenham and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Cheltenham come to The University of Bradford Stadium for the League Two match this coming Tuesday, Bradford will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Bradford are chasing the first place in the League Two after collecting 63 points from their initial 34 encounters. Cheltenham trail them on 46 points after 33 rounds, sitting as number 12 in the table.

Form: Bradford vs Cheltenham

Bradford Form

Bradford swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 2-0 against Milton Keynes Dons. They went on to defeat Bromley 0-1 and made it three on the spin against Salford City in a 1-2 victory. Bradford have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent League Two matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 11 while conceding one goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the League Two across the last six games.

Cheltenham Form

In their previous three outings, Cheltenham won by 0-3 against Newport, drew 2-2 with Walsall, before also drawing 1-1 against Grimsby. Cheltenham only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by six goals to five.

Betting stats and facts for Bradford and Cheltenham

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 Bradford and Cheltenham played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Bradford vs Cheltenham

Matt Taylor shows decent form right now for Cheltenham, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Bradford, who are strong favourites on Tuesday. Siding with Antoni Sarcevic also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.

Betting markets: Bradford vs Cheltenham

Full-time result

Bradford won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Cheltenham won one of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing four and losing five. Bradford did not lose any of their last 6 matches. Bradford are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat at home.

Both teams to score

Bradford scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Curiously, Cheltenham only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Bradford have won to nil in 5 consecutive home games. Cheltenham managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bradford were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Bradford have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Cheltenham.

Total goals

Bradford saw over 2.5 goals in two of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Cheltenham, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches.