Our Salford City vs Cheltenham Prediction: 3-2
Salford City vs Cheltenham in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. We predict a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Salford City 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
Salford City's Last Match – Walsall vs Salford City
After suffering a 0-1 England League 2 loss to Walsall, Salford City must win to get back on track. In that match, Salford City controlled 70% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Walsall | 30% | 0 (7) | 2.07 | 48 |
 Salford City | 70% | 0 (3) | 0.33 | 60 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cardiff vs Cheltenham
Cheltenham will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 England EFL Cup defeat at the hands of Cardiff on August 26. In that match, Cheltenham had 38% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 62% | 15 (10) | 2.41 | 43 |
 Cheltenham | 38% | 9 (3) | 1.67 | 33 |
Salford City vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Salford City | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.56 | Defence Strength | 1.7 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Salford City are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 0.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Salford City 15-10
Cheltenham 5-18
Lineups
Salford City: Jorge Grant, Kallum Cesay, Josh Austerfield, Ben Woodburn, Jay Bird, Ollie Turton, Rosaire Longelo, Kadeem Harris, Luke Garbutt, Matthew Young, Adebola Oluwo
Cheltenham: Arkell Jude-Boyd, Joseph David Day, Freddy Willcox, Luke Young, Scott Bennett, George Miller, Josh Martin, Lee Angol, Jokubas Mazionis, Liam Kinsella, Ethon Archer