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Crawley Town vs Cheltenham Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 12-09-2026
Sep 1211:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Crawley Town 1-2 Cheltenham
Crawley TownDrawCheltenham
Over 2.5 goalsYes (64%)
Both teams to scoreYes (65%)
Crawley Town takes on Cheltenham in a League Two clash at The Broadfield Stadium. With the season still in its early stages, both teams will be looking to maximize their points haul on September 12, 2026. Crawley currently sits at 21st in the league, while Cheltenham occupies 8th place, making this a crucial match for both sides as they strive for a favorable position early in the season.
Team form
Crawley Town
Crawley Town's recent form has been troubling, with only one win in their last five matches, leaving them with 4 points from 5 games. Their record shows 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, indicating difficulties in both scoring and defense as they have averaged 1.0 goals scored per game while conceding 1.6. A successful outing at home against Cheltenham could be exactly the boost they need to kickstart their campaign. Their most recent match ended in a narrow defeat to Accrington Stanley (2-3), which might add pressure for a positive result.
Cheltenham
Cheltenham arrives at this fixture with a more solid approach, collecting 8 points from 5 matches with 2 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. Averaging 2.0 goals scored while conceding 1.8 demonstrates their attacking flexibility but also underlines some defensive vulnerabilities. They are fresh off a draw against Grimsby (2-2), and despite a couple of back-and-forth games recently, they’ve shown resilience and the capacity to secure critical points in the league.
Head-to-head
Historically, there is no recent history available between Crawley Town and Cheltenham, which adds an interesting dynamic to this upcoming matchup. Without previous games to analyze, both teams will naturally attempt to glean any potential strategic advantages based on differing formations and playing styles.
Key factors
Crawley's formation of 4-4-2, while traditionally balanced, could be tested against Cheltenham's 4-1-4-1 arrangement, which aims to solidify defensive plays while utilizing wing and midfield players effectively. The performance of key players, such as Crawley's top scorer D. Orsi, providing goals, versus the potent midfield of Cheltenham, spearheaded by more dynamic players such as A. Weimann and C. McCann, will likely sway the match. Additionally, the variations in possession stats from their recent games show differing styles of play; Crawley (63% possession in their last match) will have to convert that possession into genuine goal-scoring opportunities.
Prediction
Given the current form and standings, Cheltenham appears to be slightly favored. Their ability to find the back of the net paired with Crawley's defensive issues could lead Cheltenham to take advantage of this fixture. Statistically, expectations are for Cheltenham to score more than Crawley. With a prediction rate showing a reasonable scoring likelihood for both sides, we could anticipate a game where both teams have opportunities but Cheltenham maintains their upper hand.
Overall, the expectation is for Cheltenham to secure an away win against Crawley Town, reflecting both teams' form and league status. This fixture will undoubtedly prove pivotal in the context of their respective campaigns so early in the season.
Match info
Tournaments:
League Two(Regular Season - 6)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
The Broadfield Stadium, Crawley
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bristol Rovers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2 |  Swindon Town | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Barnet | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 4 |  Tranmere | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 |  Walsall | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |  Fleetwood Town | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 |  Crewe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 8 |  Cheltenham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 |  York | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 |  Oldham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 |  Colchester | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 13 |  Gillingham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 14 |  Northampton | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 15 |  Salford City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 |  Exeter City | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 |  Chesterfield | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 18 |  Rotherham | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 20 |  Newport County | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Crawley Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 22 |  Rochdale | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 23 |  Shrewsbury | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 24 |  Port Vale | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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