Derby County vs Cheltenham Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 January

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Cheltenham Town on 27 January 2024 (kick-off: 08:00) 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 : 27/01/2024 08:00

Derby County
2 - 1
Finished
Cheltenham Town
89' event Kane Wilson
81' event James Collins
64' event Liam Thompson / Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
63' event Tyrese Fornah / Tom Barkhuizen
63' event Sonny Bradley / Conor Hourihane
60' event Max Bird
event 84' Nathan Butler-Oyedeji / Will Ferry
event 77' Curtis Thompson / Tom Pett
event 70' Sean Long
event 65' Liam Kinsella / Elliot Bonds
event 65' Josh Harrop / Liam Sercombe
event 55' Lewis Freestone
event 50' Liam Sercombe
event 46' Aidan Keena / Robert Street
89' event Kane Wilson
event 84' Nathan Butler-Oyedeji / Will Ferry
81' event James Collins
event 77' Curtis Thompson / Tom Pett
64' event Liam Thompson / Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
event 70' Sean Long
63' event Tyrese Fornah / Tom Barkhuizen
event 65' Liam Kinsella / Elliot Bonds
63' event Sonny Bradley / Conor Hourihane
event 65' Josh Harrop / Liam Sercombe
60' event Max Bird
event 55' Lewis Freestone
event 50' Liam Sercombe
event 46' Aidan Keena / Robert Street
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#5 Sonny Bradley
#22 Tyrese Fornah
#16 Liam Thompson
#1 Joe Wildsmith
#23 Joe Ward
#26 Darren Robinson
#42 Adebayo Fapetu
Derby County Derby County Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
12Shots8
2Shots on Goal3
12Fouls11
11Corner Kick1
13Free kick16
5Offside1
1Yellow card2
53Aerial105
2Save0
14Successful Tackles17
12Interceptions15
2Assist1
5Shots off goal3
37Head Success42
5Blocked2
14Tackle17
5Dribbles7
33Throw-in25
378Passes312
75Attacks145
48Dangerous attacks56
6Corner Kicks(HT)0
Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town
Substitutions
#10 Aidan Keena
#14 Curtis Thompson
#38 Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
#7 Liam Kinsella
#25 Josh Harrop
#21 James Pardington
#22 Liam Smith
Commentary
89' Kane Wilson - Derby County receive a yellow card
84' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Nathan Butler-Oyedeji / Will Ferry
81' Goal! James Collins - Derby County
77' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Curtis Thompson / Tom Pett
70' Sean Long - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
65' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Liam Kinsella / Elliot Bonds
65' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Josh Harrop / Liam Sercombe
64' Derby County — substitution: Liam Thompson / Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
63' Derby County — substitution: Tyrese Fornah / Tom Barkhuizen
63' Derby County — substitution: Sonny Bradley / Conor Hourihane
60' Goal! Max Bird - Derby County
55' Lewis Freestone - Cheltenham Town receive a yellow card
50' Goal! Liam Sercombe - Cheltenham Town
46' Cheltenham Town — substitution: Aidan Keena / Robert Street

How We Build the Derby County vs Cheltenham Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Cheltenham Town on 27 January 2024 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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