Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 26

Cheltenham Town

L L W L W

21st place in England League 1

0-1

26/08/2023 14:00

Northampton Town

L W W L L

14th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town on August 26, 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town preview before placing for you.

Cheltenham Town are currently 21st with 44 points after 46 matches.
Northampton Town sit 14th with 60 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cheltenham Town to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Cheltenham Town, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Northampton Town have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2023-08-26

Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town - Prediction & Odds

Cheltenham Town

Northampton Town

2023-08-26 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

23/07/2022 14:00

Cheltenham Town

2 - 0

Northampton Town

INT CF

22/06/2020 19:00

Cheltenham Town

0 - 3

Northampton Town

ENG L2

18/06/2020 18:45

Northampton Town

0 - 2

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

25/02/2020 19:45

Cheltenham Town

2 - 1

Northampton Town

ENG L2

29/12/2019 15:00

Northampton Town

1 - 1

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

23/03/2019 15:00

Cheltenham Town

3 - 1

Northampton Town

ENG L2

Cheltenham Town

67%

Draw

17%

Northampton Town

17%

Cheltenham Town Last 6 matches

15/08/2023 19:00

Reading 1 - 0 Cheltenham Town ENG L1

12/08/2023 14:00

Cheltenham Town 0 - 3 Bolton Wanderers ENG L1

08/08/2023 18:45

Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Birmingham City ENG LC

05/08/2023 14:00

Shrewsbury Town 1 - 0 Cheltenham Town ENG L1

29/07/2023 13:00

Newport County 1 - 1 Cheltenham Town INT CF

25/07/2023 18:45

Cheltenham Town 1 - 1 Bristol City INT CF

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Northampton Town

15/08/2023 18:45

Northampton Town 2 - 2 Lincoln City ENG L1

12/08/2023 14:00

Wigan Athletic 2 - 1 Northampton Town ENG L1

08/08/2023 18:30

Swansea City 3 - 0 Northampton Town ENG LC

05/08/2023 14:00

Northampton Town 0 - 1 Stevenage Borough ENG L1

29/07/2023 14:00

Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 3 Northampton Town INT CF

25/07/2023 18:00

Kidderminster Harriers 2 - 2 Northampton Town INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Cheltenham Town

Northampton Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.48

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

16 (70%)7 (30%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

18 (78%)5 (22%)

Cheltenham Town

Recent matches

Northampton Town

Under /Over

(83%)19 4(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)17 6(26%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)4 19(83%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

/Yes

(48%)11 12(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(48%)11 12(52%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cheltenham Town

Northampton Town

Shots

Cheltenham Town

Total shots

13.09 avg / game

Blocked

87 total

Avg. 3.95

Northampton Town

Total shots

11.83 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 3.50

Cheltenham Town Pass Northampton Town

Total passes

7549

Avg. 328 / game

Accurate

58%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

9733

Avg. 423 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cheltenham Town

Played games

Northampton Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.30

4.26

Corners

110

4.78

27.83

640

Throw-ins

648

28.17

1.87

Offsides

1.13

2.57

GK saves

3.00

Cheltenham Town

DISCIPLINARY

Northampton Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.22

1.13

0.13

0.04

12.39

285

Fouls

226

9.83

15.96

367

Tackles

329

14.30

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How We Build the Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town on 26 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cheltenham Town vs Northampton Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cheltenham Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Northampton Town's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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