League Two: Doncaster vs Cheltenham – Betting preview

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

Doncaster are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 19 of the League Two on Saturday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Cheltenham, whom they welcome on home soil at Eco-Power Stadium.

Doncaster are currently looking at 32 points on their account, having played 18 matches, leaving them two places off the current League Two leaders. Meanwhile, Cheltenham find themselves as number 15 in the League Two with 22 points following 18 rounds.

Form: Doncaster vs Cheltenham

Doncaster Form

Doncaster went through their last three matches undefeated, but started by drawing 1-1 with Salford City. Another draw followed, this time 0-0 against Carlisle, before they beat Fleetwood by 2-4. Doncaster claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League Two, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored four and conceded seven goals.

Cheltenham Form

In their previous three matches, Cheltenham beat Tranmere 1-0, lost 2-0 against Salford City and drew 1-1 with Port Vale. In their last six away matches in the League Two, Cheltenham won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying nine goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats for Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Cheltenham played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Doncaster vs Cheltenham

Luke Young shows decent form right now for Cheltenham, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the League Two. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Doncaster, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Billy Sharp also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six League Two matches.

Popular betting markets: Doncaster vs Cheltenham

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Eco-Power Stadium across all tournaments Doncaster won four times, drew four and lost two times. Cheltenham claimed four wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 10 games away. Doncaster did not lose any of their last 5 matches. Cheltenham were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 10 matches. Doncaster have not lost to Cheltenham in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Doncaster scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Astonishingly, Cheltenham scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Cheltenham should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Doncaster only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Cheltenham claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Doncaster have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Cheltenham.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Doncaster, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Cheltenham, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Cheltenham scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.