A resurgent Cheltenham Town will hope to continue their fine form in League Two when they welcome promotion hopefuls Notts County to EV Charger Points Stadium on Monday.
The hosts are third last in 22nd place with 14 points but they have managed to climb out of the two relegation spots under the direction of boss Steve Cotterill, whereas their opponents sit eighth with 24 points following their 2-0 win against Cambridge United on October 25.
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Cheltenham Town vs Notts County prediction:
Key stats
- Cheltenham Town have kept three clean sheets in their past four games, as many as they had in their prior 14 matches.
- Notts County have scored at least two times in six of their nine most recent fixtures.
- The hosts have found the back of the net more than once in just two of their 14 League Two games this season, though both came during Cotterill's four fourth-tier matches.
Correct score prediction: Cheltenham Town 2-1 Notts County
Cheltenham Town come into the clash having improved considerably at the back, and they have also started to pose more of a threat in the final third.
Though Notts County are likely to find the back of the net given their goalscoring record of late, they will be encountering confident hosts, and perhaps they could suffer a defeat.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Notts County predicted to win by the bookmakers
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- HOME: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
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- DRAW: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%
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- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Notts County are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 51.3%, and the bookmakers have only given the hosts a 27% chance of claiming victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Cheltenham's positive record against Notts County
Cheltenham won their most recent encounter with Notts County, winning 2-1 in April at home, though they suffered a 5-3 defeat in December 2024 on the road.
In the sides' last five meetings, Cotterill's team have had the upper hand considering they have emerged as winners on three occasions while only losing once.
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Cheltenham Town preview: Back at a competitive level
The Robins were last in League Two having lost seven of their opening nine matches under Michael Flynn, but Cotterill has guided the club to three victories and a draw in his four league matches in charge.
Jake Bickerstaff started up front against Walsall last time out on October 25, and he may be supported by wingers Jordan Thomas and Ethon Archer.
Predicted lineup: Day (GK), Jude-Boyd, Wilson, Sherring, Tomkinson, Young, Stevenson, Hutchinson, Thomas, Bickerstaff & Archer
Last five results:
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- Cheltenham Town 1-0 Bradford City
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- Cheltenham Town 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s
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- Cheltenham Town 1-0 Walsall
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- Newport County 2-0 Cheltenham Town
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- Gillingham 1-1 Cheltenham Town
Notts County preview: Struggling on the road
The Magpies have only managed to get the better of opponents once in their last six fixtures on their travels, suffering losses four times.
Notts County will have to find ways of coping without defender Rod MacDonald, who is set to miss a third consecutive game.
Predicted lineup: Roos (GK), Bedeau, Platt, Ness, Tsaroulla, Norburn, Palmer, Jones, Grant, Hall & Jatta
Last five results:
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- Notts County 0-2 Manchester United Under-21s
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- Brackley Town 2-2 Notts County
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- Notts County 2-0 Cambridge United
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- Swindon Town 2-2 Notts County
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- Barnet 0-1 Notts County
Player to watch: Isaac Hutchinson
Cheltenham midfielder Isaac Hutchinson will be key for his side's chances of victory, particularly as he is the club's leading scorer having found the back of the net four times in nine games.
The 25-year-old scored against Bradford City in the FA Cup on November 1, and that was his third goal in six games for the club.