Ace Football previews the League Two round 1 match between Cheltenham and Newport and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Cheltenham start the season as favourites to land the League Two crown. They launch their title bid this coming Saturday at home in an opening day fixture with Newport at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.
Form: Cheltenham vs Newport
Cheltenham Form
Cheltenham are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Lincoln City by a 1-2 score, before winning 2-0 against Peterborough. They were back on the losing side in a 2-1 defeat against Stevenage. Cheltenham won five of their last six League Two matches at the The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, scoring 13 and conceding two along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Newport Form
Newport lost their previous three matches by 1-2 against Tranmere, 0-1 against Salford City and 4-1 against Bradford. Newport only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the League Two. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by nine goals to four.
Betting facts for Cheltenham and Newport
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Cheltenham and Newport. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 11 of the last 13 Cheltenham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Cheltenham have lost 6 of the last 7 home matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 matches Cheltenham played, both teams scored
- Cheltenham have lost 7 of the last 9 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 13 Cheltenham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Newport have lost the last 8 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Newport have lost the last 8 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 17 of the last 19 Newport away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Newport have lost the last 8 matches in a row
- Newport have lost the last 8 matches in a row in the League Two
Players on top: Cheltenham vs Newport
It is the beginning of a new League Two campaign, and both Cheltenham and Newport will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Betting markets: Cheltenham vs Newport
Full-time result
Cheltenham claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing seven. Newport won three of their last 10 games away, drew zero and lost seven of the games in this run. Newport did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Newport lost their last 8 matches. Cheltenham have not lost to Newport in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Cheltenham scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Newport got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Newport should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Cheltenham only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Newport claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Cheltenham have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Newport.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight 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 five of the last ten outings for Newport, who managed to score 0.6 times in those matches. Newport conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
Betting prediction: Cheltenham vs Newport
To summarize, the upcoming League Two clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Cheltenham vs Newport mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Cheltenham vs Newport: Who wins the game?
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