Very strong pick · fair odds 1.18 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Salford City to win @ 1.83 – our chance 61% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultSalford City to win ✓61% · @1.83
Double chanceSalford City or draw ✓84% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 9.46
Cheltenham vs Salford City preview and prediction
The match
Salford City travel to Whaddon Road in the League Two on Saturday 10 October (15:00 WAT) to face Cheltenham. Cheltenham are 5th with 21 points from 14 games (in the top half), while Salford City sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Cheltenham's last 5: LWDDW Most recently they lost to Accrington ST 0–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Salford City's last 5: DWWLW Most recently they drew with Accrington ST 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Cheltenham 3–2 Salford City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 0.9 for Cheltenham and 2.0 for Salford City. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cheltenham 16%, draw 24%, Salford City 61%.
Safer route: Salford City or draw (84%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.
Value angle: Salford City to win at 1.83 – 61% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Salford City or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.18, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Cheltenham 0–1 Salford City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cheltenham16%fair 6.42 · @3.70
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.60
Salford City61%fair 1.65 · @1.83
2.94Expected goals
0.94Cheltenham xG
2.00Salford City xG
59%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–111%
0–211%
1–110%
1–210%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: Cheltenham 0.9 – 2.0 Salford City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Cheltenham vs Salford City?
Our pick is Salford City or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cheltenham vs Salford City?
On our numbers Cheltenham have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Salford City 61%.
How many goals will there be in Cheltenham vs Salford City?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cheltenham vs Salford City?
Our predicted score is Cheltenham 0–1 Salford City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Cheltenham vs Salford City?
Cheltenham vs Salford City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Whaddon Road.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
