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Exeter City vs Cheltenham Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
Nov 1412:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Exeter City 1-0 Cheltenham
Exeter CityDrawCheltenham
Over 2.5 goalsNo (44%)
Exeter City host Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday at St James Park, with the hosts looking to climb the table against a side that has shown greater attacking threat this season. Exeter sit 12th on 19 points after 14 games, while Cheltenham occupy 5th with 21 points — a two-point gap that underscores how tight this division remains.
Team form
Exeter City
Exeter have been inconsistent of late. They picked up a win against Accrington Stanley in late August but have managed just one draw since, losing to York and Port Vale in their last two outings. Over their last five matches they've scored 4 and conceded 4, averaging 0.8 goals in each direction. They're not creating much — their most recent outing saw just 0.32 expected goals and zero shots on target despite 47% possession. The 3-4-1-2 formation suggests they're trying to build from the back, but the execution has been blunt.
Cheltenham
Cheltenham have been more prolific. They've scored 8 goals in their last five games (1.6 per match) and look the more dangerous attacking unit. However, defensive fragility is a concern — they've conceded 7 in that span and shipped 2 at home to Accrington in their most recent fixture. Their season average of 1.79 goals conceded per game is notably high for a top-five side. They showed 56% possession and 75% pass accuracy in that loss, so they're controlling play but not converting it into results consistently.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Exeter heavily. They've won three of the last five meetings, including three consecutive away victories between 2015 and 2017. Cheltenham's only win in that sequence came at home in December 2013. The most recent clash, in April 2019, ended 1-1. That historical edge suggests Exeter have the measure of this opponent despite current league position.
Key factors
Exeter's home record and Cheltenham's leaky defence create an opening for the hosts, but Cheltenham's superior attacking output — 1.64 goals per game versus Exeter's 0.79 — means they carry genuine threat. Exeter's 3-4-1-2 is compact and defensive-minded; Cheltenham's 4-2-3-1 is more expansive. The bookmakers price this as a fairly open contest, with both teams to score finely balanced at just over even money. Exeter's recent lack of cutting edge is the main brake on their chances.
Prediction
Exeter hold a slight favourite tag here, backed by home advantage, a superior head-to-head record, and Cheltenham's defensive inconsistency. However, the margin is narrow — Cheltenham are the better attacking side and have shown they can hurt opponents. The expected goals lean toward the hosts creating more, but not by a huge margin. A low-scoring game looks more likely than a goal fest, though both sides carry enough threat to make it competitive.
Exeter City are marginal favourites to take the points, but this is no banker. Cheltenham will test them, and a draw remains a realistic outcome. Back the hosts with caution — the narrow edge reflects a match that could easily go either way.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
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