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Swindon vs Cheltenham

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League Two County Ground, Swindon
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Match Events

4'
Virtue-Thick M.
17' Event
Drinan A.
Assist: Munda A.
46'
Sub
Pearman J. In: Palmer O.
Out: Pearman J.

AI Match Summary

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

Win Probability Meter

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

46%
Swindon
15%
Draws
39%
Cheltenham
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Swindon

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Swindon come out ahead of Cheltenham on wins alone.
  • Swindon are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Swindon Clean Sheet 19%
Cheltenham Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Swindon Cheltenham
Matches Played 27 27
Wins 11 8
Draws 6 7
Losses 10 12
Goals Scored 1.52 1.37
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.7
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 League Two
Swindon vs Cheltenham
2:1
Dec 29, 2025 League Two
Cheltenham vs Swindon
0:2
Dec 9, 2025 League Two
Swindon vs Cheltenham
0:1
Mar 15, 2025 League Two
Swindon vs Cheltenham
3:3
Oct 12, 2024 League Two
Cheltenham vs Swindon
2:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Swindon Compare

Top Goalscorer Drinan A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Clarke O.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.3
Avg xA / game 0.84

Cheltenham Compare

Top Goalscorer Broom R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Swindon 49 / 100
Cheltenham 22 / 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
Swindon Cheltenham

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Swindon Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 6:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Swindon scored in 85% of their last 27 outings.

Historical meetings average 3.40 goals per match.

Cheltenham's defensive record shows goals conceded in 78% of 27 matches.

Recent resilience: Swindon stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Swindon VS Cheltenham
1.63 Goals Scored 0.88
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Swindon

(Home)
15 Aug
Northampton
0 : 0
Swindon
08 Aug
Cardiff
3 : 2
Swindon
01 Aug
Forest Green
1 : 4
Swindon
28 Jul
Swindon
2 : 1
Leyton Orient
25 Jul
Swindon
1 : 3
Bristol City
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Cheltenham

(Away)
15 Aug
Cheltenham
2 : 1
Rotherham
08 Aug
Cheltenham
1 : 3
Charlton
01 Aug
Cheltenham
0 : 2
Milton Keynes Dons
18 Jul
Evesham
0 : 3
Cheltenham
02 May
Cheltenham
1 : 4
Colchester
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League Standings

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