Cheltenham Town play host to Carlisle United in the penultimate League Two fixture on Saturday, with the Cumbrians fighting against relegation.
League Two
Our Three Predictions for Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United
- First Prediction: Match to end in a draw – 23/10
- Second Prediction: Both teams to score – 33/50
- Third Prediction: Over 2.5 goals to be scored – 18/25
First Prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United – Match to end in a draw – 23/10
Mathematically, Carlisle United must win this game if they want to continue fighting for survival. With 22nd-placed Tranmere Rovers four points clear of the drop, the Cumbrians must win and hope that the Merseyside outfit also drop points to take it to the final day of the season. However, with their opponents picking up form again, being unbeaten in three after a five-match losing streak, alongside the fact that Cheltenham have only lost seven of their 22 matches at home, that may prove to be a tricky task. In addition, the away side don’t have the best away record, and have got the fourth-worst, only winning five times in 22 away outings this season. The only saving grace for Mark Hughes’ side is the fact they have picked up form in their last four games, winning three but drawing against Accrington Stanley on Easter Monday, a game they needed to win against an opponent who has also struggled this season. Although the away side desperately needs the three points, this game looks likely to end level after 90 minutes.
Second Prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United – Both teams to score – 33/50
With the defensive records both sides hold, you’d expect both sides to be able to find the back of the net on Saturday. The Robins have conceded 65 goals, whilst the Blues’ record sits at 66 goals in 44 League Two games. These records are only worse than Newport County and Accrington Stanley, who have conceded 68 and 70 goals this season. On average, the hosts concede 1.48 goals per game, with the away sides’ record sitting at 1.50 goals per game. Michael Flynn’s side have only failed to score in 12 league games, and have scored 57 goals this season. On average, this is 1.30 goals scored per game. Although Carlisle have a worse record when it comes to goals scored, they have found the net in their last five consecutive fixtures, scoring 10 goals. With both sides’ defensive and scoring records, it wouldn’t come as a shock if both sides were to find the back of the net in this fixture.
Third Prediction for Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United – Over 2.5 goals to be scored – 18/25
Backed up by my previous point and with the news that this will be a must-win for the visitors, there are bound to be goals scored. The Robins have been involved in 23 games which have had more than three goals scored, whilst the Blues have been involved in 20 this season. Defensively, Flynn’s side has only kept eight clean sheets, whilst Carlisle have a better record, and have kept 13. With Cheltenham’s inability to keep clean sheets, but their ability also to score, mixed with Carlisle’s pressure and dismal record defensively, you’d expect this game to have over 2.5 goals.
Best Odds for Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United
| Cheltenham Town | Draw | Carlisle United | |
| Myriadplay | 13/10 | 23/10 | 3/2 |
| Gentleman Jim | 29/20 | 12/5 | 6/4 |
| Betarno | 7/5 | 23/10 | 29/20 |
Full Preview of the Game – Last Results and Head-To-Head
As mentioned above, both sides come into this game in average form. The Robins are unbeaten in their last three but have lost two of their last five, whilst Carlisle are unbeaten in their last four.
It’s no secret that three points for the away side could prove monumental, with Hughes’ side sitting four points from safety with just two games to go. They are also relying on 22nd-placed Tranmere to drop points, but need to focus on getting a result at the EV Charger Points Stadium first. For Cheltenham, with the side mathematically safe yet too far away from the play-offs, they could jump up another two places with a win, but that depends on the other results from around the grounds.
Since 2012, these sides have met 15 times in both League One and League Two. Both sides have won six games each, with the other three games ending level at full time. Earlier this season, the hosts came away with a 1-0 win at Brunton Park, thanks to a singular goal from Ethon Archer.
Confrontation
26/04/2025
League Two League Two
Cheltenham Town
Carlisle United
3
2
26/10/2024
League Two League Two
Carlisle United
Cheltenham Town
0
1
09/04/2024
League One League One
Cheltenham Town
Carlisle United
0
1
23/12/2023
League One League One
Carlisle United
Cheltenham Town
0
1
Last Results - Cheltenham 
03/05/2025
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Bromley
Cheltenham
3
0
L
26/04/2025
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Cheltenham Town
Carlisle United
3
2
W
21/04/2025
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Notts County
Cheltenham Town
1
2
W
18/04/2025
League Two League Two
Cheltenham Town
Gillingham
1
1
D
10/04/2025
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Crewe Alexandra
Cheltenham Town
2
3
W
Last Results - Carlisle
03/05/2025
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Carlisle
Salford
2
2
D
26/04/2025
League Two League Two
Cheltenham Town
Carlisle United
3
2
L
21/04/2025
League Two League Two
Accrington Stanley
Carlisle United
1
1
D
18/04/2025
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Carlisle United
Port Vale
3
2
W
12/04/2025
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Morecambe
Carlisle United
0
2
W
Where to watch Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United
Due to the English 3 pm blackout, this match will not be televised, but where can you watch it in person?
- Location: The EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham
- Date: Saturday April 26, 2025
Probable Lineups for Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United
What sort of lineups can we expect for this League Two clash?
Predicted Cheltenham Town Lineup:
- Lineup: J. Day; A. Jude-Boyd, S. Stubbs, I. Bakare, T. Bradbury; L. Kinsella, T. Dieng; J. Thomas, E. Archer; L. Dulson, M. Taylor
- Injured/suspended: V. Adedokun, L. Young, H. Pell, D. Power
- Manager: Michael Flynn
Predicted Carlisle United Lineup:
- Lineup: C. Breeze; J. Ellis, A. Hayden, T. Thomas, C. Harper; S. Fusire, C. Whelan, K. Harris, E. Embleton; G. Kelly, J. Hugill
- Injured/suspended: P. Dummett, C. Wyke
- Manager: Mark Hughes
Media Centre – News about Cheltenham Town vs Carlisle United
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