Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Betiball's prediction for Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town on 01 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town preview before placing your bet.

Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town: Starting Lineups Time : 01/01/2026 11:00

Crewe Alexandra
4 - 1
Finished
Cheltenham Town
84' event Jack Powell / Josh March
84' event Phil Croker / Mickey Demetriou
77' event Josh March
77' event Conor Thomas / Max Sanders
66' event Omar Bogle / Tommi OReilly
65' event Charlie Finney / Matus Holicek
34' event James Connolly
22' event Josh March
1' event Matus Holicek
event 88' Darragh Power / Ethon Archer
event 88' Liam Kinsella / Isaac Hutchinson
event 62' Josh Martin / George Miller
event 46' Jordan Thomas / Arkell Jude-Boyd
event 46' Jake Bickerstaff / Hakeeb Adelakun
event 43' George Miller
event 20' Hakeeb Adelakun
84' event Jack Powell / Josh March
event 88' Darragh Power / Ethon Archer
84' event Phil Croker / Mickey Demetriou
event 88' Liam Kinsella / Isaac Hutchinson
77' event Josh March
event 62' Josh Martin / George Miller
77' event Conor Thomas / Max Sanders
event 46' Jordan Thomas / Arkell Jude-Boyd
66' event Omar Bogle / Tommi OReilly
event 46' Jake Bickerstaff / Hakeeb Adelakun
65' event Charlie Finney / Matus Holicek
event 43' George Miller
34' event James Connolly
event 20' Hakeeb Adelakun
22' event Josh March
1' event Matus Holicek
Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra
Substitutions
#22 Phil Croker
#8 Conor Thomas
#23 Jack Powell
#14 Charlie Finney
#9 Omar Bogle
#1 Tom Booth
#31 Louis Moult
Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
15Shots13
6Shots on Goal3
10Fouls14
6Corner Kick5
14Free kick10
1Offside0
0Yellow card1
1Aerial27
1Save2
15Successful Tackles20
8Interceptions19
21Long pass28
2Assist1
3Successful center4
6Shots off goal6
1Hit The Post0
21Head Success19
3Blocked4
13Tackle8
6Dribbles3
22Throw-in26
311Passes516
81Attacks102
33Dangerous attacks60
5Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
7ShotsInsideBox8
8ShotsOutsideBox5
56DuelsWon51
1.87ExpectedGoals1.66
1.73xGOpenPlay1.31
1.87xGNonPenalty1.66
1.18xGOT0.35
15Touches In Opposition Box19
11AccurateCrosses25
35GroundDuelsWon32
21AerialDuelsWon19
46Clearances29
Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
Substitutions
#12 Darragh Power
#16 Josh Martin
#4 Liam Kinsella
#20 Jake Bickerstaff
#11 Jordan Thomas
#3 George Harmon
#41 Mamadou Diallo
Commentary
88' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Darragh Power / Ethon Archer
88' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Liam Kinsella / Isaac Hutchinson
84' Crewe Alexandra — substitution: Jack Powell / Josh March
84' Crewe Alexandra — substitution: Phil Croker / Mickey Demetriou
77' Goal! Josh March - Crewe Alexandra
77' Crewe Alexandra — substitution: Conor Thomas / Max Sanders
66' Crewe Alexandra — substitution: Omar Bogle / Tommi OReilly
65' Crewe Alexandra — substitution: Charlie Finney / Matus Holicek
62' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Josh Martin / George Miller
46' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Jordan Thomas / Arkell Jude-Boyd
46' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Jake Bickerstaff / Hakeeb Adelakun
43' Goal! George Miller - Cheltenham Town
34' Goal! James Connolly - Crewe Alexandra
22' Goal! Josh March - Crewe Alexandra
20' Hakeeb Adelakun - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
1' Goal! Matus Holicek - Crewe Alexandra

How We Build the Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town on 01 January 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 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.

Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crewe Alexandra's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cheltenham 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Crewe Alexandra and Cheltenham Town sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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