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Cheltenham vs Newport County Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2411:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Cheltenham 2-1 Newport County
CheltenhamDrawNewport County
Over 2.5 goalsYes (61%)
Both teams to scoreYes (64%)
Cheltenham host Newport County at Whaddon Road in League Two on Saturday, a matchup between two sides with contrasting trajectories this season. The hosts sit fifth with 18 points from 12 games, while Newport occupy 12th with 15 points. Both teams have shown inconsistency, but Cheltenham's recent record suggests they carry momentum into this fixture.
Team form
Cheltenham
Cheltenham have been patchy of late. They lost 0-2 away at Accrington in their last outing, a disappointing result that followed a 2-1 home win over Chesterfield. Over their last five matches they've scored 8 and conceded 7, averaging 1.6 goals for and 1.4 against. The 4-2-3-1 shape under Cotterill has them in the upper half, and at home they've managed 21 goals across the season against 22 conceded — a fairly balanced record, though they've shown they can be vulnerable at the back.
Newport County
Newport have struggled to find consistency. They've drawn three of their last five, including a goalless stalemate at Accrington and a 1-1 at home to Fleetwood. In that five-game stretch they've managed only 4 goals while conceding 6, a concerning ratio that reflects their position near the bottom. The 3-4-2-1 formation under Hayden Mullins has offered some defensive structure, but their attacking output remains a real concern — averaging 1.33 goals per game across the season.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is mixed. Their last meeting in 2019 saw Newport win 7-4 away, a high-scoring affair that suggests both sides can be open. Before that, they've drawn twice and Cheltenham won once at home. There's no clear pattern of dominance, though the attacking nature of that 2019 encounter hints at potential for goals when these two meet.
Key factors
Cheltenham's home advantage is real — they're stronger at Whaddon Road and have won more games there this season. Newport's away form is a concern; they've taken only 4 points from their last five on the road and lack a reliable goalscorer. Cheltenham's midfield looks more creative, with players like Shipley and Evans capable of unlocking defences. Newport will need to be compact and hit on the counter, but their recent output suggests they'll struggle to trouble Cheltenham consistently. The hosts' recent loss to Accrington shows they're not invincible, but they should have enough to edge this.
Prediction
Cheltenham edge this as the more in-form side playing at home, though it's far from a foregone conclusion. Newport's defensive record has been decent — 1.25 goals conceded per game — so they're unlikely to be blown away. However, Cheltenham's attacking threat and home record give them the edge. Both teams have shown they can score, and Newport won't come here to sit deep, so a fairly open game with chances at both ends looks likely.
Back Cheltenham to win. They have the slight edge in form, home advantage, and attacking creativity. Newport will make it competitive, but the hosts should have enough to secure the points.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 21 |
| 4 |  Walsall | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 6 |  York | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Gillingham | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 |  Shrewsbury | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| 9 |  Chesterfield | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 10 |  Exeter City | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 11 |  Accrington ST | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 12 |  Newport County | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 13 |  Tranmere | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 14 |  Rochdale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 15 |  Swindon Town | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 16 |  Bristol Rovers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 17 |  Grimsby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 |  Fleetwood Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 19 |  Colchester | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 20 |  Port Vale | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| 23 |  Northampton | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
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