Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Dec 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury

Cheltenham clash with Shrewsbury at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 26 December.

Cheltenham look a good bet to defeat Shrewsbury and we can back the home team at -154 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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Cheltenham Town triumphed in their last game which was away from home. Barrow were beaten 2-1 at SO Legal Stadium.

Shrewsbury Town were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 1-0 at home to Chesterfield at The Croud Meadow.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cheltenham won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-0 League One home triumph when facing Shrewsbury at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. In the past 6 H2H meetings, Cheltenham have won four and Shrewsbury have triumphed in the remainder.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	Cheltenham	21	7	3	11	18	34	-16	18:34	24
20	Shrewsbury	21	4	7	10	20	34	-14	20:34	19

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Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Cheltenham +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this League Two game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -154.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best League Two stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cheltenham in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cheltenham in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cheltenham in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shrewsbury in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cheltenham in 4 of their last 6 games against Shrewsbury.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cheltenham 1 - 0 Shrewsbury

We’re taking a chance on Cheltenham to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +540 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The 1x2 odds are available for this League Two encounter and you can secure +150 that Shrewsbury Town are victorious and +175 that Cheltenham Town get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +205.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Shrewsbury can be backed at -133 or alternatively Cheltenham are on offer at -106.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -115 and No at -123.

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Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+205

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+112

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-333

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

-106

2

-133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-123

Cheltenham are unbeaten in the last three games at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium. Steve Cotterill's team have secured six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Shrewsbury have not triumphed in six straight away matches. The Shropshire side have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

The last The Completely-Suzuki Stadium meeting saw Cheltenham beat Shrewsbury 2-0. For the past 3 H2H meetings at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, Cheltenham have won every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cheltenham Home Stats		6-1-3	2.30	1.40	0.90	3	7	3	7
Shrewsbury Away Stats		1-3-6	3.20	1.00	2.20	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Cheltenham vs Shrewsbury Lineups & Team News

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