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Cheltenham vs Rotherham

England England

League Two Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
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Match Events

30' Event
McCann C.
Assist: Broom R.
35'
Spence K.
38'
Tomkinson J.

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Cheltenham and Rotherham finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Cheltenham.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Cheltenham
30%
Draws
39%
Rotherham
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Rotherham

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

31% / Low Confidence
  • Cheltenham's 1.37 goals per match outpaces what Rotherham have produced (0.87).
  • 31% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Cheltenham Clean Sheet 68%
Rotherham Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cheltenham Rotherham
Matches Played 27 30
Wins 7 7
Draws 8 8
Losses 12 15
Goals Scored 1.37 0.87
Goals Conceded 1.78 1.47
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 15, 2026 League Two
Cheltenham vs Rotherham
2:1
Nov 2, 2024 FA Cup
Rotherham vs Cheltenham
1:3
Jan 22, 2022 League One
Rotherham vs Cheltenham
1:0
Oct 2, 2021 League One
Cheltenham vs Rotherham
0:2
Mar 16, 2013 League Two
Cheltenham vs Rotherham
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cheltenham Compare

Top Goalscorer McCann C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Evans J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Rotherham Compare

Top Goalscorer Buyabu J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cheltenham 41 / 100
Rotherham 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cheltenham Rotherham

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Cheltenham Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Cheltenham found the back of the net in 81% of recent matches (27 games).

Rotherham has conceded goals in 73% of their last 30 outings.

Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.

Cheltenham has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Cheltenham VS Rotherham
1.13 Goals Scored 1
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Cheltenham

(Home)
29 Aug
Barnet
2 : 2
Cheltenham
22 Aug
Swindon
2 : 1
Cheltenham
15 Aug
Cheltenham
2 : 1
Rotherham
08 Aug
Cheltenham
1 : 3
Charlton
01 Aug
Cheltenham
0 : 2
Milton Keynes Dons
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Rotherham

(Away)
29 Aug
Rotherham
2 : 1
Chesterfield
22 Aug
Rotherham
1 : 1
York City
15 Aug
Cheltenham
2 : 1
Rotherham
08 Aug
Rotherham
1 : 4
West Brom
04 Aug
Rotherham
1 : 1
Derby
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Barnet 3 2 1 0 8:4 7
2 Walsall 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
3 York City 3 2 1 0 6:4 7
4 Colchester 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
5 Crewe 3 2 1 0 2:0 7
6 Oldham 3 2 0 1 6:2 6
7 Bristol Rovers 3 2 0 1 9:6 6
8 Tranmere 3 1 2 0 5:3 5
9 Grimsby 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
10 Fleetwood Town 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
11 Newport 3 1 1 1 8:7 4
12 Cheltenham 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
13 Rotherham 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
14 Swindon 3 1 1 1 2:4 4
15 Exeter 3 1 0 2 3:3 3
16 Chesterfield 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
17 Crawley Town 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
18 Shrewsbury 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
19 Northampton 3 0 2 1 1:2 2
20 Port Vale 3 0 2 1 1:3 2
21 Gillingham 3 0 2 1 1:4 2
22 Accrington 3 0 1 2 4:7 1
23 Salford 3 0 0 3 1:5 0
24 Rochdale 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)