Our Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 1-1
Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cheltenham's Last Match – Barrow vs Cheltenham
Cheltenham will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England League 2 victory over Barrow, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cheltenham had 40% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barrow | 60% | 0 (6) | 1.77 | 58 |
 Cheltenham | 40% | 0 (4) | 1.47 | 50 |
Shrewsbury's Last Match – Shrewsbury vs Chesterfield
Shrewsbury will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England League 2 loss against Chesterfield on December 20. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 39% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shrewsbury | 39% | 6 (1) | 1.08 | 37 |
 Chesterfield | 61% | 6 (2) | 0.6 | 46 |
Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury Stats
Key Stats
| Cheltenham | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.58 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cheltenham are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Cheltenham 17-13
Shrewsbury 14-16
What are the odds for this match?
Cheltenham to win: @2.6
Draw: @3.3
Shrewsbury to win: @2.55