Cheltenham vs Salford City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Saturday 21 February: Cheltenham v Salford City in the League Two, played at EV Charger Points Stadium. In the table, Cheltenham are 5th, upper half, on 21 points after 14 matches; Salford City are 1st (leading the league) with 31.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cheltenham 1.2 xG, Salford City 1.7 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 54% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cheltenham 24%, draw 23%, Salford City 53%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cheltenham 1–1 Salford City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cheltenham24%fair 4.16 · @4.00
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.70
Salford City53%fair 1.88 · @1.82
2.96Expected goals
1.22Cheltenham xG
1.74Salford City xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–210%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Cheltenham 1.2 – 1.7 Salford City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cheltenham
Salford City
Attack vs League Two average
+12%
+29%
Goals conceded vs average
+24%
-12%
Our expected goals here
1.52
1.83
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Salford City to win✗
53%
1.88
1.82
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.26
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.63
1.73 ▲
Draw no bet
Salford City (draw no bet)✗
69%
1.45
–
Asian handicap
Cheltenham +1 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
1.78
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.49
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
83%
1.21
1.13
First team to score
Salford City to score first✓
56%
1.80
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.53
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Salford City / FT Salford City✗
30%
3.32
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.46
–
Recent results
Cheltenham – last 1
D
17 Feb
@ Bromley
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Salford City – last 1
L
17 Feb
vs Newport County
1–3
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cheltenham and Salford City.
What is the prediction for Cheltenham vs Salford City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Cheltenham vs Salford City?
On our numbers Cheltenham have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Salford City 53%.
How many goals will there be in Cheltenham vs Salford City?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cheltenham vs Salford City?
Our predicted score is Cheltenham 1–1 Salford City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Cheltenham vs Salford City?
Cheltenham vs Salford City (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at EV Charger Points Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.