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 – Accrington Stanley vs Milton Keynes Dons
After suffering a 0-2 England League 2 loss to Milton Keynes Dons, Accrington Stanley must win to get back on track. In that match, Accrington Stanley had 64% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 64% | 0 (4) | 0.43 | 49 |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 36% | 0 (2) | 0.93 | 31 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Oldham vs Cheltenham
Cheltenham must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England League 2 defeat against Oldham on January 17. In that match, Cheltenham recorded 54% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oldham | 46% | 0 (4) | 0.95 | 33 |
 Cheltenham | 54% | 0 (7) | 1.89 | 59 |
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 1.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.