Our Plymouth vs Cheltenham Prediction: 1-1
Plymouth vs Cheltenham in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Plymouth vs Cheltenham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Plymouth's Last Match – Cardiff vs Plymouth
Plymouth will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-4 England League 1 loss to Cardiff on August 30. In that match, Plymouth recorded 45% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 55% | 0 (10) | 1.27 | 54 |
 Plymouth | 45% | 0 (3) | 0.34 | 37 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Salford City vs Cheltenham
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cheltenham must win after their 1-1 England League 2 draw against Salford City on August 29. In that match, Cheltenham had 31% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salford City | 69% | 0 (6) | 1.9 | 85 |
 Cheltenham | 31% | 0 (3) | 0.83 | 33 |
Plymouth vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Plymouth | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Plymouth are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 0.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.