Our Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Prediction: 2-1
Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
Our prediction is supported by key Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Accrington Stanley's Last Match – Newport County vs Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley will want to continue their winning form after a 4-1 England League 2 victory over Newport County, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Accrington Stanley had 43% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newport County | 57% | 9 (3) | 1 | 38 |
 Accrington Stanley | 43% | 9 (6) | 1.03 | 35 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Grimsby
Cheltenham must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England League 2 defeat against Grimsby on January 24. In that match, Cheltenham recorded 55% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham | 55% | 7 (2) | 0.9 | 61 |
 Grimsby | 45% | 7 (4) | 0.9 | 43 |
Accrington Stanley vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Accrington Stanley | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.89 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.58 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Accrington Stanley are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.