EFL League Two : Cheltenham Town vs Notts County Prediction & Betting Tips

Match: EFL League Two

Fixture: Cheltenham Town vs Notts County

Local Kick-off Time: November 10th, 20:00

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Handicap Prediction:

Cheltenham Town +0.5 (Asian Handicap)

Home Win + Draw (European Handicap)

Predicted Scores: 0-0, 1-0, 1-1

Predicted Total Goals: 0, 1, 2

Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:

Cheltenham Town started their second consecutive EFL League Two campaign with a poor run of five consecutive defeats. With the team’s form failing to improve, the club parted ways with former manager Michael Flynn in September, appointing Wade Elliott as his replacement. Under Elliott’s leadership, Cheltenham have achieved 3 wins and 1 draw in the league, returning to winning ways and escaping the relegation zone—an immediate impact from the managerial change. They advanced to the second round of the FA Cup by defeating a League One team in their last match, boosting team morale significantly. Defender Sean Long also made a comeback from injury in that game, leaving Cheltenham with almost no injury concerns.

Notts County narrowly missed out on promotion to League One last season and remain a strong side this year. After 14 games, they have collected 24 points to sit 8th in the standings, just 5 points behind leaders Walsall with one game in hand. While their league form is impressive, Notts County have struggled in cup competitions, being eliminated from both the FA Cup and EFL Trophy recently, indicating a slight dip in form. Notably, they excel at home but struggle away from home, securing only two narrow wins in 7 league away games this season. In terms of personnel, defender Aden Baldwin is sidelined due to injury, but there is good news as Ruben Rodrigues has recovered from injury and is expected to start.

Summary:

These two teams do not face each other frequently, but their recent encounters have been thrilling. Last season, they each secured one win—Cheltenham triumphed away, while Notts County won 5-3 away in late 2023. This shows they are evenly matched in temperament, capable of scoring against each other. However, their current trajectories are vastly different. Cheltenham are growing increasingly solid at home, while Notts County’s away defense has been leaky. In the Asian Handicap, the initial line favored Notts County with a -0.5 handicap. Overall, this EFL League Two clash is more a battle of mentality and stability. Cheltenham are on an upward trend with a solid home defense and high morale, while Notts County are experiencing form fluctuations and obvious away defensive vulnerabilities. Despite being evenly matched in terms of overall strength, their recent form diverges clearly. Barring any surprises, the home team should at least secure a draw and challenge for victory—this match favors Cheltenham Town to defend their home ground.