Finished 1 0 Exeter - Cheltenham England League 1 - St James Park 8th Round 
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Exeter and Cheltenham face each other in an English League One clash on Saturday, September 16th as the Grecians try to continue their impressive start to the season against the early stragglers Cheltenham. Read on to learn about the latest odds for this game in our detailed match preview.
Exeter vs Cheltenham predictions and betting tips
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Exeter to Win
- Exeter won 3 of their last 4 league games.
- Cheltenham are in last place after collecting a single point from their first 6 matches.
- Exeter’s biggest win last season was the 7-0 bashing of Cheltenham.
Clean Sheet Exeter
- Cheltenham failed to score in 6 of their 7 official matches so far this season.
- The Seagulls also failed to find the back of the net in 7 of their last 10 away league games.
- Exeter kept 2 clean sheets in the last 4 rounds.
Top betting odds and key stats for Exeter vs Cheltenham
Check the best Exeter vs Cheltenham odds and useful stats here, on our website:
18/03/23 England League 1 League 1 Cheltenham Exeter 3 1 20/08/22 England League 1 League 1 Exeter Cheltenham 0 1 09/08/22 England EFL Cup EFL Cup Cheltenham Exeter 0 7 05/10/21 England EFL Trophy England Cheltenham Exeter 2 2 13/03/21 England League 2 England Exeter Cheltenham 0 1 03/09/24 England EFL Trophy England Swindon Exeter 1 2 W 31/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Bolton Exeter 0 2 W 24/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Peterborough Exeter 2 1 L 17/08/24 England League 1 League 1 Northampton Exeter 2 1 L 13/08/24 England EFL Cup EFL Cup Walsall Exeter 1 (4) 1 (3) L 07/09/24 England League 2 England Harrogate Town Cheltenham 0 1 W 03/09/24 England EFL Trophy England Newport County Cheltenham 1 2 W 31/08/24 England League 2 England Walsall Cheltenham 2 1 L 24/08/24 England League 2 England AFC Wimbledon Cheltenham 1 0 L 17/08/24 England League 2 England Grimsby Cheltenham 3 2 L Head to Head
Last Five - Exeter
Last Five - Cheltenham
Now, let's take a better look at the best markets and odds we found for this duel:
Exeter odds: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8% Probability
Draw odds: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6% Probability
Cheltenham odds: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0% Probability
As we can see, the bookies favour Exeter as the expected winners of this match. With a 58.80% win probability, the hosts are given a clear advantage. In other markets Both teams to score comes at 38.50% probability.
Exeter – Cheltenham preview: latest form, news, and potential lineups
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for this duel, including our predicted Exeter vs Cheltenham lineups.
Exeter
Last weekend Exeter didn’t have a break like most other League One teams. They faced Leyton Orient and the 1-2 result brought their first league defeat of the campaign. The display was not all bad but the Grecians showed wastefulness in attack and this proved costly.
Exeter recently sold their star striker Sam Nombe and in the coming games, they will be looking for a new reliable goal provider. As the last match showed converting chances could be an issue right now.
Both Sinisalo (goalie) and Niskanen (left-back) are available again after returning from international duties.
The main issues are in midfield where 3 potential starters nurse injuries. Both Kite and Billington are long-term absentees. Rankine is also complaining with a knock so he is deemed touch-and-go.
Predicted Lineup:
Sinisalo (GK), Sweeney, Aimson, Hartridge, Niskanen, Trevitt, Carroll, Jules, Richards, Mitchell & Aitchinson
Cheltenham
Cheltenham have made an awful start to the new season. They are yet to score a league goal and have earned a single point from their first six matches.
It has been a struggle watching the Seagulls huff and puff without creating any decent chances match after match. Right now no other team offers less in attack in any of the top 4 divisions of English football.
To make matters worse coach Wade Elliott has tons of selection issues. Right now there are 8 players nursing problems and 5 others will have to be assessed after they return from international duties late in the week.
The two main wing-backs Smith and Henry are sidelined. So is, last season’s leading goalscorer Lloyd. In further issues in defence, all of Horton, Long and Bradbury are deemed doubtful and will have to face late fitness tests.
Predicted Lineup:
Southwood (GK), Long, Davies, Freestone, Ferry, Bonds, Sercombe, Williams, Keena, Street & Goodwin
Starting Lineups
The teams usually announce their starting lineups one hour before the start of the game.
Player to Watch: Luke Southwood
Because Cheltenham are yet to score a goal after 6 rounds the role of their starting goalkeeper Luke Southwood becomes even more important. If the Seagulls want to earn anything from the coming match Southwood needs to be rock solid.
He is a talented shot-stopper and all eyes will be on him every time the hosts apply some pressure.
