Cheltenham vs Notts County Prediction

Oh, what a delightful underdog story we have brewing here! Little Cheltenham, sitting 20th in the league, gets to host the fancy fifth-placed Notts County. But don't let those league positions fool you - these little puppies have some serious bite recently!

Just look at Cheltenham's recent performances! They've been absolutely brilliant at home, winning half of their last six matches on their own patch. The real eye-opener? That stunning 1-0 victory over Walsall - yes, THE Walsall who are sitting pretty at the top of League Two! If they can beat the league leaders, they can certainly give Notts County a run for their money.

The Robins have been keeping things tight at the back too, with four clean sheets in their last ten games. They've also shown they can score when it matters, with wins against Bradford (1-0), Newport County (2-0), and Fleetwood Town (2-0). Sure, that 7-1 hammering by Grimsby was a bit rough, but every underdog has their off days!

Now, let's talk about Notts County's travels. Despite their lofty league position, they've been rather sheepish on the road - winning just 20% of their last five away matches. They've managed draws against Swindon and Brackley Town, but lost to Crewe. Their goal-scoring drops significantly away from home too, from 2.20 goals per game at home to just 1.20 on their travels.

The head-to-head history is surprisingly competitive too, with Cheltenham winning three of the eight meetings between these sides. Both teams tend to find the net in these encounters, which could make for an exciting match!

With Cheltenham's improving form at home and Notts County's away struggles, those 3.90 odds for a home win look mighty tempting for us underdog lovers. Sometimes the little guys just need a chance to show what they're made of!