Cheltenham Town (home team)
- Cheltenham Town have won two and lost four of their six home League Two matches this season, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game.
- The Robins languish in 22nd with 11 points from 13 games.
- This Cheltenham Town vs Walsall FC prediction is influenced by Cheltenham's last two matches, which were a 1-1 tie at Gillingham followed by a morale-boosting 2-0 win at Newport County FC.
Walsall FC (away team)
- Walsall FC have won three and drawn two of their six away League Two trips this term, scoring eight goals on the road.
- The Saddlers sit top of the pile on 26 points from 13 games.
- Walsall drew 1-1 at Crawley Town and then fell to a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Barrow FC.
Head-to-Head
- Cheltenham Town and Walsall FC have drawn their last two meetings.
- The sides have generally produced tight games between them in recent meetings.
Key Players
Sub-list - Aaron Pressley
- Steve Cotterill, a club legend who recently returned as manager, is attempting to steady the ship after a turbulent opening few months in the division.
- Walsall have played their best football this campaign when they have managed to press the opposition high up the field and transition quickly from defence to attack in Mat Sadler’s energetic 3-5-2 system.
- Aaron Pressley is their most dangerous forward.
- Pressley has scored four goals in 13 League Two appearances.
- He has been involved in three of the Saddlers’ last seven goals.
Betting Insights
- Our Cheltenham Town vs Walsall FC betting tips point out that in recent clashes, both of these teams have generally scored and both are prone to drawing games.
- Both Teams To Score looks the best play at 1.83.
- The Cheltenham Town vs Walsall FC betting tips are further supported by both teams drawing their last two meetings, which points to backing a game with goals and a close scoreline.
Prediction
- Cotterill’s return could inspire a Cheltenham response.
- Walsall’s away form, attacking edge and Cheltenham’s transitional period suggest Walsall to edge a close game.
