Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Oldham Athletic

D L L L L

10th place in England League 2

2-1

17/01/2026 11:00

Cheltenham Town

W W W L L

18th place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town on 17 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 Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town preview before placing your bet.

Oldham Athletic are currently 10th with 68 points after 46 matches.
Cheltenham Town sit 18th with 52 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Oldham Athletic to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Oldham Athletic and Cheltenham Town have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

11:00

2026-01-17

Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town - Prediction & Odds

Oldham Athletic

Cheltenham Town

2026-01-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

20/09/2025 10:00

Cheltenham Town

0 - 3

Oldham Athletic

ENG L2

26/01/2021 15:00

Cheltenham Town

2 - 0

Oldham Athletic

ENG L2

03/11/2020 14:00

Oldham Athletic

2 - 1

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

04/01/2020 11:00

Cheltenham Town

3 - 0

Oldham Athletic

ENG L2

05/10/2019 10:00

Oldham Athletic

1 - 1

Cheltenham Town

ENG L2

19/04/2019 10:00

Cheltenham Town

0 - 0

Oldham Athletic

ENG L2

Oldham Athletic

33%

Draw

33%

Cheltenham Town

33%

Oldham Athletic Last 6 matches

01/01/2026 11:00

Oldham Athletic 1 - 1 Chesterfield ENG L2

29/12/2025 15:45

Walsall 1 - 2 Oldham Athletic ENG L2

26/12/2025 11:00

Grimsby Town 0 - 0 Oldham Athletic ENG L2

20/12/2025 11:00

Oldham Athletic 3 - 1 Tranmere Rovers ENG L2

13/12/2025 11:00

Crawley Town 2 - 2 Oldham Athletic ENG L2

10/12/2025 15:45

Oldham Athletic 0 - 1 Walsall ENG L2

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cheltenham Town

10/01/2026 08:15

Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Leicester City ENG FAC

04/01/2026 08:00

Cheltenham Town 3 - 0 Crawley Town ENG L2

01/01/2026 11:00

Crewe Alexandra 4 - 1 Cheltenham Town ENG L2

29/12/2025 15:45

Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Swindon Town ENG L2

26/12/2025 11:00

Cheltenham Town 3 - 1 Shrewsbury Town ENG L2

19/12/2025 15:45

Barrow 1 - 2 Cheltenham Town ENG L2

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Oldham Athletic

Cheltenham Town

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

18 (78%)5 (22%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

18 (78%)5 (22%)

Oldham Athletic

Recent matches

Cheltenham Town

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

Under /Over

(26%)6 17(74%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)15 8(35%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Oldham Athletic

Cheltenham Town

Shots

Oldham Athletic

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 3.48

Cheltenham Town

Total shots

10.52 avg / game

Blocked

78 total

Avg. 3.71

Oldham Athletic Pass Cheltenham Town

Total passes

7759

Avg. 337 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

8138

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Oldham Athletic

Played games

Cheltenham Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.26

5.61

129

Corners

115

5.00

27.87

641

Throw-ins

689

29.96

2.39

Offsides

1.57

2.43

GK saves

3.78

Oldham Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Cheltenham Town

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

1.61

0.04

0.00

12.17

280

Fouls

251

10.91

10.09

232

Tackles

229

9.96

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How We Build the Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town on 17 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 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.

Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town Form Analysis

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

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 Oldham Athletic 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 England League 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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