Cheltenham vs Exeter Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Cheltenham vs Exeter

League Two side Cheltenham host League One outfit Exeter in this EFL Cup first round match at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 13 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Exeter are available at +123 to land a Full-Time Result victory and we think this price represents value. We’re anticipating that the visitors will claim a win against Cheltenham and a payout could be on the cards.

Cheltenham Town lost their last game, being beaten at home to Chesterfield 2-0 at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium in League Two.

Exeter City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-1 League One victory against Blackpool at St. James Park, Exeter.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Exeter have beaten Cheltenham in the last two clashes. The most recent triumph saw them win 2-1 away at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium after a 1-0 home success at St. James Park, Exeter. Cheltenham have four wins from the past 9 H2H games, with two draws and three Exeter victories also happening.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	Cheltenham	38	11	9	18	43	65	-22	43:65	42

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Exeter	40	11	10	19	42	52	-10	42:52	43

Confirmed Lineups

Cheltenham confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Joe Day (GK), James Wilson, Robbie Cundy, Jokubas Mazionis, Darragh Power, Luke Young, Ethon Archer, George Harmon, Jordan Thomas, Jake Bickerstaff, Ryan Broom.

Exeter confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Whitworth (GK), Pierce Sweeney, Edward James, Luca Woodhouse, Tom Dean, Kevin McDonald, Edward Francis, Ryan Rydel, George Birch, Sonny Cox, Josh Magennis.

Cheltenham vs Exeter Prediction & Betting Tips

The Cheltenham vs Exeter betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We will wager Exeter at +123 to claim a EFL Cup win and this looks like a standout bet. The betting sites give us the opportunity to get some value when it comes to this prediction.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest EFL Cup data.

Key Cheltenham vs Exeter EFL Cup & league stats:

• Cheltenham have lost their last 3 games.
• Cheltenham have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Cheltenham have lost their last 2 games against Exeter.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 44.8% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 50%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you anticipate that Exeter will win but also concede one goal or more, then it’s logical that the Result + BTTS Yes pick offers an attractive betting option at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cheltenham 1 - 2 Exeter

Our prediction for the correct score is Exeter to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Cheltenham vs Exeter Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of +105, the bookies make Exeter City probable winners and there’s a 49% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this EFL Cup encounter. Cheltenham Town are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +235.

There are different ways to bet on Exeter winning and that includes the -135 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Cheltenham, you get half stakes refunded.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -143.

You can find hundreds of markets for every EFL Cup match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+270

2

+105

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+125

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-135

12

-370

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-108

2 Hcp -0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Sonny Cox (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Josh Magennis (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Reece Cole (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Johnly Levi Yfeko (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ed Francis (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack Fitzwater (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack Aitchison (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack McMillan (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ilmari Niskanen (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Pierce Sweeney (Exeter)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cheltenham Stats

Exeter Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Cheltenham vs Exeter Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Cheltenham vs Exeter team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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