League Two: Cheltenham vs Newport – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two game between Cheltenham and Newport who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Cheltenham and Newport are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this League Two battle.

Ranked as number 18 in the League Two standings, Cheltenham, have so far collected 49 points this season, while Newport collected 37 points. This puts them up as number 22 after 43 rounds.

Form: Cheltenham vs Newport

Cheltenham Form

Cheltenham recorded two wins and a draw in their last three matches. They started off drawing 1-1 with Cambridge U. Next up was a 0-4 win against Walsall, before Gillingham were defeated in 2-1 win. Cheltenham managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 11 and conceded ten goals.

Newport Form

In their last three matches, Newport lost against Crawley and Notts Co. by 0-2 and 3-1, respectively, and beat Harrogate Town by 2-1. Newport won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches says eight goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting facts for Cheltenham and Newport

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 Newport played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Cheltenham vs Newport

It has been a superb season for Isaac Hutchinson so far as he managed to score impressive 16 goals across all tournaments during the current campaign. He appears to be in great form currently, as he hit the target four times in his last six games, and Cheltenham rely on his abilities against Newport. Siding with him to find the back of the net on Saturday seems like a decent punt.

Betting markets: Cheltenham vs Newport

Full-time result

Cheltenham claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Newport won two, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away. Cheltenham didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Cheltenham have not lost to Newport in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Cheltenham scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Newport only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive home games Cheltenham played. Cheltenham managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Cheltenham have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Newport.

Total goals

Cheltenham saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Newport, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.1 times goals per game.