Cheltenham Town vs Salford City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Cheltenham Town

W W W L L

18th place in England League 2

3-2

21/02/2026 15:00

Salford City

W L D W W

4th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Salford City on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cheltenham Town vs Salford City preview before placing your bet.

Cheltenham Town are currently 18th with 52 points after 46 matches.
Salford City sit 4th with 81 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Salford City to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Cheltenham Town, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Salford City have 2 wins, 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

15:00

2026-02-21

Cheltenham Town vs Salford City - Prediction & Odds

Cheltenham Town

Salford City

2026-02-21 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/02/2026

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

01 Bromley	87	46	24	15	7	71	46	25
02 Milton Keynes Dons	86	46	24	14	8	86	45	41
03 Cambridge United	82	46	22	16	8	66	33	33
04 Salford City	81	46	25	6	15	61	51	10
05 Notts County	80	46	24	8	14	74	52	22
06 Chesterfield	79	46	21	16	9	71	56	15
07 Grimsby Town	78	46	22	12	12	74	50	24
08 Barnet	76	46	21	13	12	70	53	17
09 Swindon Town	75	46	22	9	15	70	59	11
10 Oldham Athletic	68	46	18	14	14	60	44	16
11 Crewe Alexandra	67	46	19	10	17	64	58	6
12 Colchester United	66	46	18	12	16	62	49	13
13 Walsall	65	46	18	11	17	56	56	0
14 Bristol Rovers	62	46	19	5	22	56	65	-9
15 Fleetwood Town	61	46	15	16	15	57	58	-1
16 Accrington Stanley	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
17 Gillingham	53	46	13	14	19	53	72	-19
18 Cheltenham Town	52	46	14	10	22	53	79	-26
19 Shrewsbury Town	49	46	13	10	23	42	69	-27
20 Newport County	43	46	12	7	27	48	77	-29
21 Tranmere Rovers	41	46	10	11	25	54	79	-25
22 Crawley Town	40	46	8	16	22	44	68	-24
23 Harrogate Town	39	46	10	9	27	39	68	-29
24 Barrow	36	46	9	9	28	45	78	-33

Head To Head

29/08/2025 18:45

Salford City

1 - 1

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

25/01/2025 15:00

Cheltenham Town

2 - 1

Salford City

ENG L2

30/11/2024 15:00

Salford City

2 - 0

Cheltenham Town

ENG FAC

14/09/2024 14:00

Salford City

2 - 1

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

10/01/2023 19:45

Cheltenham Town

3 - 1

Salford City

EFL Trophy

20/03/2021 15:00

Cheltenham Town

2 - 0

Salford City

ENG L2

Cheltenham Town

50%

Draw

17%

Salford City

33%

Cheltenham Town Last 6 matches

14/02/2026 12:30

Barnet 0 - 0 Cheltenham Town ENG L2

07/02/2026 15:00

Cheltenham Town 2 - 3 Milton Keynes Dons ENG L2

31/01/2026 15:00

Accrington Stanley 3 - 1 Cheltenham Town ENG L2

24/01/2026 15:00

Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Grimsby Town ENG L2

17/01/2026 15:00

Oldham Athletic 2 - 1 Cheltenham Town ENG L2

10/01/2026 12:15

Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Leicester City ENG FAC

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Salford City

05/02/2026 20:00

Accrington Stanley 1 - 0 Salford City ENG L2

31/01/2026 15:00

Tranmere Rovers 0 - 2 Salford City ENG L2

27/01/2026 19:45

Salford City 0 - 1 Chesterfield ENG L2

24/01/2026 15:00

Salford City 1 - 0 Bristol Rovers ENG L2

20/01/2026 19:45

Salford City 3 - 2 Swindon Town ENG FAC

17/01/2026 15:00

Swindon Town 2 - 3 Salford City ENG L2

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Cheltenham Town

Salford City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.43

Scored

Avg. per game

1.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

18 (78%)5 (22%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

19 (79%)5 (21%)

Cheltenham Town

Recent matches

Salford City

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)15 9(37%)

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

Under /Over

(65%)15 8(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)11 13(54%)

/Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)12 12(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cheltenham Town

Salford City

Shots

Cheltenham Town

Total shots

10.52 avg / game

Blocked

78 total

Avg. 3.71

Salford City

Total shots

14.96 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 3.86

Cheltenham Town Pass Salford City

Total passes

8138

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

7411

Avg. 322 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cheltenham Town

Played games

Salford City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.42

5.00

115

Corners

153

6.38

29.96

689

Throw-ins

651

27.13

1.57

Offsides

1.75

3.78

GK saves

2.33

Cheltenham Town

DISCIPLINARY

Salford City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

1.83

0.00

0.00

10.91

251

Fouls

273

11.38

9.96

229

Tackles

226

9.42

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How We Build the Cheltenham Town vs Salford City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Salford City on 21 February 2026 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 2 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 Salford City 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 Salford City'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 2 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 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Cheltenham Town and Salford City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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