Cheltenham vs Cambridge
24th November 1900hrs
Football – England – League Two
Pick Chetlenham to win
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: 23/20 odds taken 23:47 GMT Monday, 23rd November
This is a top clash from League Two on Tuesday night as second-placed Cheltenham take on third-placed Cambridge.
There is only the one point separating the two sides and there are a big three points up for grabs here in the promotion push.
Will the Robins be able to shut down the attacking threat of the league’s top scorers Cambrdige?
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Cheltenham Preview – Robins look for third straight win
It has been back to back wins for the Robins in League Two and they will be looking to extend some excellent home form.
Cheltenham have remained unbeaten in their last three fixtures at Whaddon Road, winning three of those.
They have been good in defence having conceded only six home goals in their seven fixtures in this campaign.
Cheltenham are going into this game as the 23/20 favourites* (odds taken 23:47 GMT Monday, 23rd November).
They have been in good scoring gform as well having netted in each of their last five league games.
Each of Cheltenham’s last five League Two fixtures have made it over 2.5 goals.
Given that they are taking on the top-scoring side in the division in Cambridge, a Cheltenham Over 2.5 goals is at Evens* (odds taken 23:47 GMT Monday, 23rd November).
The only team to have scored more league goals than Cheltenham this season is Cambridge.
The Robins have scored the opening goal in 11 of their 13 games this season, a remarkable statistic.
They have conceded the opening goal in just one league fixture.
On top of that, Cheltenham have been leading at the halftime break in 8 of 13 league games this season.
The Robins have remained undefeated in their last three home games against Cambridge Utd (W1 D2).
Cambridge Preview – Can Cambridge make up ground?
The away record for Cambridge this season is W3 L2 from their five games.
In their last road fixture, they suffered a 2-1 reverse at Crawley Town which saw them miss out on their three straight road success.
One of the big strengths of Cambridge this season is their goal scoring output as they have averaged 2 per game.
They are the current top-scorers in the division. Their output has actually been higher out on the road.
Cambridge are averaging 2.6 goals per away game this season and conceded just four goals in their five road games.
So they are in very good shape.
In their one away game against current top-six sides, Cambridge lost 2-0 at Exeter.
But on the flip side of that, they have won all four of their home games against top-nine sides, including league leaders Newport.
Cambridge are 12/5 in the match outright for football betting to pick up the win* (odds taken 23:47 GMT Monday, 23rd November).
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Cambridge have failed to score in two of their last three away games at Cheltenham.
There was a 1-1 draw between the two in last season’s corresponding fixture.
Cambridge have not only the best offensive record in the league, but also the best defensive record as well.
This would be a huge three points if they could get them on the board.
Cheltenham vs Cambridge Betting Advice
This is going to be a tough game for both of them. As good as Cambridge have been, we are going to side with Cheltenham.
The Robins have been in fine shape on home turf and they have been hitting the back of the net well.
It’s just that home advantage in a quick turnaround from the weekend that is going to play to football betting favour here.
Key Facts – Cheltenham vs Cambridge Betting Tip
- Cheltenham have dropped just two points in their last four home games
- Cheltenham are unbeaten in three home games against Cambridge (W1 D2)
- Cambridge hold the best defensive and offensive records in League Two this season
Plus Cambridge have been unraveled a couple of times on their travels this season (Exeter and Crwley) so we do see a way into this for Cheltenham.
The match’s outright odds of 23/20 on a Cheltenham win certainly suffice in terms of value.
But for a little more, we wouldn’t expect this to be settled by more than a one goal margin.
A Cheltenham 1-goal winning margin is at 11/4* (odds taken 23:47 GMT Monday, 23rd November).
The best betting odds for Cheltenham vs Cambridge
Cheltenham to win: 23/20 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Cambridge to win: 12/5 at Bet365
