Ace Football previews the League Two round 1 match between Cheltenham and Rotherham and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Cheltenham start the season as favourites to land the League Two crown. They launch their title bid on Saturday at home in an opening day fixture with Rotherham at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.
Team form: Cheltenham vs Rotherham
Cheltenham Form
Cheltenham have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 4-0 by Bristol Rovers, before Colchester ran out 1-4 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Charlton, who came out 1-3 winners. Cheltenham claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew two and lost two, scored seven goals and conceded ten.
Rotherham Form
In their previous three games, Rotherham drew 1-1 with Reading, then lost 3-2 against Wycombe and 1-4 against West Bromwich. Rotherham claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and six scored.
Betting stats for Cheltenham and Rotherham
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Cheltenham and Rotherham. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Cheltenham have lost the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Cheltenham have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Cheltenham have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Cheltenham have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Cheltenham matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Rotherham have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Rotherham have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Rotherham have won the last 4 matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Rotherham matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Rotherham have won the last 3 matches in a row in the League Two and the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Cheltenham vs Rotherham
It is the beginning of a new League Two campaign, and both Cheltenham and Rotherham 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.
Popular markets: Cheltenham vs Rotherham
Full-time result
Cheltenham claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Rotherham won two, drew zero and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Rotherham won their last 5 matches on the trot. Cheltenham have not lost to Rotherham in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Cheltenham scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Rotherham only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Rotherham have won-to-nil in 3 consecutive games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Cheltenham managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Rotherham kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Cheltenham have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Rotherham.
Total goals
Cheltenham saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Rotherham, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches.
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