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Rochedale Rovers0-1SD Raiders
Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 19:45
League Two
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

46'
Paul Glatzel🔄
Substitution 1 → Filozofe Mabete
54'
Joel McGregor🟨
Yellow Card
57'
Joel McGregor
Normal Goal
59'
Finley Munroe🔄
Substitution 2 → Will Wright
75'
Filozofe Mabete
Normal Goal → Will Wright
81'
Arkell Jude-Boyd🔄
Substitution 1 → Isaac Hutchinson
82'
Ollie Palmer🔄
Substitution 3 → Jake Tabor
88'
Ethon Archer🔄
Substitution 2 → Tom Taylor
89'
Jordan Thomas🔄
Substitution 3 → Josh Martin
90'
Darren Oldaker🔄
Substitution 4 → Dani Gonzalez-Birchall
90'
Tom Nichols🔄
Substitution 5 → Princewill Ehibhatiomhan
90+5'
James Ball🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

0Shots on Goal8
4Shots off Goal2
8Total Shots12
4Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox6
5Fouls10
7Corner Kicks4
1Offsides0
56Ball Possession44
0Yellow Cards2
6Goalkeeper Saves0
414Total passes328
327Passes accurate229
79Passes %70

Starting Lineups

CheltenhamCheltenham1:1

Starting XI

1Joe DayG
27Jonathan TomkinsonD
22Ethon ArcherM
31Hakeeb AdelakunF
5James WilsonD
26Ben StevensonM
20Jake BickerstaffF
6Robbie CundyD
8Luke YoungM
11Jordan ThomasF
2Arkell Jude-BoydD

Swindon TownSwindon Town1:1

Starting XI

1Connor RipleyG
26Finley MunroeD
7Tom NicholsM
33Joel McGregorM
23Aaron DrinanF
17Ryan TafazolliD
44Darren OldakerM
28Ollie PalmerF
6James BallD
18Gavin KilkennyM
9Paul GlatzelM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Form: W-W-D-W-W
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
Form: L-W-W-L-W
Record
6 W
1 D
3 L
6 W
2 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.8
Scored
vs
1.8
Scored
1.2
Conceded
vs
0.6
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
50%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
30%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.2
Away:1.3
Conceded
Home:1.0
Away:1.5
Scored
Home:1.6
Away:2.0
Conceded
Home:0.6
Away:0.6

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1525
Average
1543
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1505
↓ Momentum (-20)
1557
↑ Momentum (+13)
Expected Outcome
31%
Home Win
34%
Draw
35%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1461
Attack
1515
1495
Defence
1544
Recent Form
1442
Attack
1472
1504
Defence
1580
Post-Match Changes
-14
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Swindon Seek Revenge in Tight League Two Rematch
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_NO
Odds:2.05
Expected Value:+12.8%
Confidence:65

Just 20 days after Cheltenham stunned Swindon Town with a 1-0 away victory, these two League Two sides meet again, this time at Cheltenham's ground. The hosts will be buzzing with confidence after that result, but the data tells a more nuanced story. As an expert bettor who digs deep into the stats, I'm looking beyond the headline result to find where the real value lies in this intriguing rematch. Cheltenham's recent form is certainly eye-catching. They've won four of their last five matches across all competitions, including that famous 1-0 win at Swindon on December 9th. Their 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury on Boxing Day and 2-1 away win at Barrow show they're in a good moment. At home, they've been particularly potent, averaging 2.17 goals per game from their last six home matches. However, their overall league position of 18th with a -14 goal difference reveals their season-long struggles, and they've conceded in 7 of their last 10 matches. Swindon Town, sitting comfortably in 3rd place, have been one of League Two's standout teams this season. Their defensive record is exceptional: just 0.60 goals conceded per game over their last 10 matches, with clean sheets in half of those games. Even away from home, they've been miserly, conceding only 0.60 goals per game while scoring 2.00. Their recent 0-1 loss to Milton Keynes Dons was a setback, but they responded with a 1-0 win over Crawley Town and a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Bristol Rovers. The statistics show they create better chances away from home too, averaging 14.20 shots and 5.80 on target with 40.4% accuracy. The head-to-head history adds another layer to this analysis. In eight previous meetings, Cheltenham have won three, Swindon just one, with four draws. Both teams have scored in five of those eight encounters (62.5%), and four have seen over 2.5 goals. However, at Cheltenham's ground, the hosts have only won once in four attempts against Swindon, drawing twice and losing once. Looking at the betting markets, Swindon are clear favourites at 1.83, which feels about right given their superior league position and defensive solidity. However, at those odds, there's minimal value for me as a bettor looking for an edge. The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.83 is tempting given Cheltenham's home scoring (2.17 per game) and Swindon's away scoring (2.00 per game), but Swindon's defensive record of 0.60 goals conceded makes me hesitant. **Key Points:** - Swindon have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 10 matches (50% rate) - Cheltenham have scored in 8 of their last 10 matches but face League Two's stingiest defense - Swindon concede just 0.60 goals per game overall and away - Cheltenham won the reverse fixture 1-0 just 20 days ago - Head-to-head: 4 draws in 8 meetings, both teams scored in 5 of 8 - Swindon create more chances away (14.20 shots, 5.80 on target) than Cheltenham do at home (9.25 shots, 2.75 on target) **Summary and Betting Recommendation:** This is a classic case of recent result versus season-long performance. Yes, Cheltenham won the reverse fixture, but Swindon's defensive numbers are simply too impressive to ignore. They've conceded more than one goal in only one of their last ten matches. While Cheltenham score regularly at home, Swindon's away defense has been rock solid. The market has Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.75 (57.1% implied probability), but I believe the true probability is closer to 45-50% given Swindon's defensive prowess. This makes **Both Teams to Score - No at 2.05** the value play, offering an estimated 55% chance of success and positive expected value.

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