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Cheltenham - Forest Green
England League 1 - Jonny-Rocks Stadium
Prediction 1
Cheltenham to Win
77/100 (1.77)
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Prediction 2
Alfie May to Score Anytime
6/4 (2.50)
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Cheltenham are heading into the fixture against relegated Forest Green Rovers looking to confirm their position in the league next season. This Cheltenham vs Forest Green prediction looks at the league meeting between the two clubs on April 22.
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Cheltenham produced an injury time recovering to get a 2-2 draw with MK Dons with Alfie May getting back on the scoresheet. Forest Green avoided a fifth consecutive loss following the goalless draw with Fleetwood last weekend.
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Cheltenham victory
Cheltenham have not managed a league victory since beating Exeter City in the middle of March. However, they have come close on the last few occasions and the upcoming match against relegated Forest Green should provide a welcome relief for the team. A victory in this match may also end any faint fears of a relegation for the home team. This Cheltenham vs Forest Green prediction opts for a home victory.
Alfie May to score anytime
The top scorer in the Cheltenham outfit continues to be Alfie May, who has hit 16 goals for the campaign. The 29-year-old is back on goalscoring duties once again and he has picked up a goal in his last two matches for Cheltenham. In his recent nine appearances for the club, Alfie May has produced some brilliant displays and grabbed seven goals. The Cheltenham vs Forest Green betting tips would back the striker to score anytime in the game.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Cheltenham vs Forest Green Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
10/12/22
England League 1 League 1
Forest Green
Cheltenham
1
0
22/11/22
England EFL Trophy England
Forest Green
Cheltenham
1
1
30/01/21
England League 2 England
Forest Green
Cheltenham
0
0
31/10/20
England League 2 England
Cheltenham
Forest Green
2
1
02/11/19
England League 2 England
Cheltenham
Forest Green
1
2
Last Five - Cheltenham
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Charlton
Cheltenham
2
2
D
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Cheltenham
0
3
W
25/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Oxford Utd
Cheltenham
4
0
L
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Forest Green
Cheltenham
1
3
W
15/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Milton Keynes Dons
Cheltenham
2
2
D
Last Five - Forest Green
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Cambridge Utd
Forest Green
2
0
L
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Oxford Utd
Forest Green
3
0
L
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Cheltenham
Forest Green
3
1
L
18/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Fleetwood Town
Forest Green
0
0
D
15/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Barnsley
Forest Green
5
1
L
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Cheltenham and Forest Green. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Cheltenham odds: 77/100 (1.77) – 56.5%
Draw odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
Forest Green odds: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
The Cheltenham vs Forest Green odds clearly favour the home team to get three points. Despite not winning the last five matches, Cheltenham look to be in a good position to pick up a home victory. This can be backed at 77/100 (1.77) – 56.5%. Forest Green and Cheltenham have been among the lowest scorers in the League One over the last three games and one can choose under 2.5 goals in the upcoming meeting. This is priced at 4/6 (1.66) – 60%.
Cheltenham vs Forest Green: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Cheltenham:
Cheltenham are set for a comfortable into the campaign and manager Wade Elliot is likely to be looking forward to the next campaign. The club have a seven point advantage over the bottom four positions but it is unlikely that they will be dragged into a relegation dogfight in the final few weeks of the regular season.
Predicted Line-Up:
Luke Southwood, Sean Long, Caleb Taylor, Tom Bradbury, Ryan Jackson, Ryan Broom, Elliot Bonds, James Olayinka, Will Ferry, Aidan Keena, Alfie May
Forest Green:
Despite relegation, Forest Green were able to provide a decent performance against Fleetwood in the last match. However, the team might be going through the motions in the penultimate away match of the season. Manager Duncan Ferguson has Tyler Onyango and Jahmari Clarke on the treatment table because of injuries and they will be unavailable from the Cheltenham vs Forest Green lineups.
Predicted Line-Up:
Ross Doohan, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Oliver Casey, Brandon Cooper, Jamie Robson, Myles Peart-Harris, Dylan McGeouch, Harvey Bunker, Jordan Garrick, Tyrese Omotoye, Charlie Savage
Player to Watch: Alfie May
Alfie May heads into the match with seven goals in the last nine matches for Cheltenham. There have been some wonderful performances from the 29-year-old so far this season, but he is a great asset for the club if they have to pick up a victory in the upcoming match. Alfie May has picked up goals in back-to-back matches.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
EFL English League One Complete Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth | 46 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 101 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 98 |
| 3 |  Sheff Wed | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 44 | 96 |
| 4 |  Barnsley | 46 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 86 |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 81 |
| 6 |  Peterborough | 46 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 77 |
| 7 |  Derby | 46 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 76 |
| 8 |  Portsmouth | 46 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 70 |
| 9 |  Wycombe | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 69 |
| 10 |  Charlton | 46 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 62 |
| 11 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 62 |
| 12 |  Shrewsbury | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | -9 | 59 |
| 13 |  Fleetwood Town | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 58 |
| 14 |  Exeter | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -4 | 56 |
| 15 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | -22 | 56 |
| 16 | Cheltenham | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | -16 | 54 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 46 | 14 | 11 | 21 | -15 | 53 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -23 | 49 |
| 19 |  Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 47 |
| 20 |  Cambridge Utd | 46 | 13 | 7 | 26 | -27 | 46 |
| 21 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 46 | 11 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 45 |
| 22 |  Morecambe | 46 | 10 | 14 | 22 | -31 | 44 |
| 23 |  Accrington Stanley | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | -37 | 44 |
| 24 | Forest Green | 46 | 6 | 9 | 31 | -58 | 27 |
Questions about Cheltenham vs Forest Green
Where is the match scheduled? Completely-Suzuki Stadium
When does this match start? 22nd April 2023 at 15:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Cheltenham
