Derby County vs Cheltenham Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Cheltenham Town on 28 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Cheltenham Town preview before placing your bet.

Derby County vs Cheltenham Town: Starting Lineups Time : 28/02/2023 15:45

Derby County
2 - 0
Finished
Cheltenham Town
87' event Louie Sibley
84' event Liam Thompson / Jason Knight
77' event Tom Barkhuizen / Lewis Dobbin
77' event Tony Springett / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
77' event James Collins / David McGoldrick
71' event Louie Sibley / Harvey White
67' event Lewis Dobbin
59' event Harvey White
43' event David McGoldrick
event 84' Charlie Brown / James Olayinka
event 70' Charlie Raglan / Ryan Jackson
event 70' Aidan Keena / T.Perry
event 70' Ben Williams / Will Ferry
event 63' Liam Sercombe / Glen Rea
event 56' Elliot Bonds
event 55' Glen Rea
event 26' Ryan Jackson
87' event Louie Sibley
event 84' Charlie Brown / James Olayinka
84' event Liam Thompson / Jason Knight
event 70' Charlie Raglan / Ryan Jackson
77' event Tom Barkhuizen / Lewis Dobbin
event 70' Aidan Keena / T.Perry
77' event Tony Springett / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
event 70' Ben Williams / Will Ferry
77' event James Collins / David McGoldrick
event 63' Liam Sercombe / Glen Rea
71' event Louie Sibley / Harvey White
event 56' Elliot Bonds
67' event Lewis Dobbin
event 55' Glen Rea
59' event Harvey White
event 26' Ryan Jackson
43' event David McGoldrick
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#22 Tony Springett
#9 James Collins
#16 Liam Thompson
#7 Tom Barkhuizen
#17 Louie Sibley
#33 Curtis Davies
#32 Luke McGee
Derby County Derby County Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
11Shots5
3Shots on Goal0
12Fouls9
3Corner Kick2
9Free kick14
3Offside2
2Yellow card3
51Aerial43
0Save1
25Successful Tackles12
12Interceptions7
1Assist0
8Shots off goal5
28Head Success19
25Tackle11
13Dribbles5
35Throw-in25
420Passes292
116Attacks107
57Dangerous attacks30
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
Substitutions
#27 Aidan Keena
#8 Liam Sercombe
#7 Charlie Brown
#5 Charlie Raglan
#3 Ben Williams
#20 Shaun MacDonald
#26 Dylan Barkers
Commentary
87' Louie Sibley - Derby County receive a yellow card
84' Derby County — substitution: Liam Thompson / Jason Knight
84' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Charlie Brown / James Olayinka
77' Derby County — substitution: Tom Barkhuizen / Lewis Dobbin
77' Derby County — substitution: Tony Springett / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
77' Derby County — substitution: James Collins / David McGoldrick
71' Derby County — substitution: Louie Sibley / Harvey White
70' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Charlie Raglan / Ryan Jackson
70' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Aidan Keena / T.Perry
70' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Ben Williams / Will Ferry
67' Goal! Lewis Dobbin - Derby County
63' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Liam Sercombe / Glen Rea
59' Harvey White - Derby County receive a yellow card
56' Elliot Bonds - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
55' Glen Rea - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
43' Goal! David McGoldrick - Derby County
26' Ryan Jackson - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card

How We Build the Derby County vs Cheltenham Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Cheltenham Town on 28 February 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 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.

Derby County vs Cheltenham Town Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County'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 Derby County 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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