Expert Overview: Crawley Town vs Cheltenham Town

The upcoming match between Crawley Town and Cheltenham Town is expected to be a closely contested affair. With both teams having strong defensive records, the match is likely to be low-scoring, especially in the first half. The odds suggest a high probability that neither team will score in the first half, with the away team slightly more likely to remain scoreless. However, the overall match could see over 1.5 goals, indicating potential scoring opportunities as the game progresses.

Prediction Analysis

First Half Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: With odds at 98.50, it’s highly likely that the first half will remain goalless, reflecting both teams’ defensive strategies.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: At 99.00, it’s almost certain that Cheltenham Town will not score in the first half, highlighting Crawley’s strong home defense.
• Over 1.5 Goals: Despite defensive tendencies, the odds of over 1.5 goals at 90.50 suggest that both teams might find it hard to keep the scoreline low throughout the match.
• Under 5.5 Cards: The likelihood of fewer than 5.5 cards being shown is high at 83.50, indicating disciplined play from both sides.
• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: The odds of the total goals being either 2 or 3 are at 67.50, suggesting a tightly contested match with limited scoring.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: With odds at 66.80, Crawley Town has a significant chance of not scoring in the first half.
• First Goal After 30 Minutes: The odds for the first goal occurring after the first half are balanced at 67.50, indicating a possible late start to scoring.

Second Half Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: At odds of 69.50, it’s plausible that neither team will score in the second half, maintaining a low-scoring trend.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: Cheltenham Town has a slight edge with odds of 67.60 in not scoring in the second half.
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: Crawley Town has a similar chance with odds of 67.10 to keep a clean sheet in the second half.
• Under 2.5 Goals: The probability of under 2.5 goals stands at a significant 65.30, reinforcing expectations of a low-scoring game.
• Both Teams Not to Score: With odds at 64.40, it’s quite possible that neither team will manage to score during the entire match.
• Avg. Total Goals: The average total goals expected is around 2.80, aligning with predictions of modest scoring opportunities.
• Yellow Cards: The expected number of yellow cards is around two, indicating controlled aggression on the field.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: Cheltenham is predicted to concede around three goals on average across matches, reflecting their defensive capabilities.
• Avg. Goals Scored: Crawley Town is expected to score around two goals on average per game, showcasing their offensive potential despite defensive focus.