Cheltenham Town vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
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by Kennedy Kechula | in FA Cup Predictions
The last time Cheltenham and Leicester City faced off, they were both in League One, and they’ll be reuniting again in the FA Cup. The two face off in the third round this Saturday, Leicester only joining the fray while Cheltenham have come all the way from round one. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
Cheltenham are struggling in League Two and will be hoping for some reprieve in the cup competition. This will be a massive step up for the hosts, who have managed just nine wins in their opening 25 league games.
They, however, warmed up for this encounter with a 3-0 win at home against Crawley.
Leicester have met Cheltenham twice competitively and won both fixtures in League One. They also won. A 2019 friendly meeting with the Robins also ended in a Leicester City win.
The former Premier League champions haven't had the best of times ahead of this game and will also welcome the break. The FA Cup gives the Foxes a moment to reflect on their Championship campaign, having only won 10 of 26 matches.
They’ve failed to win in four of their last five away matches, losing three. Across their latest 10 away games, they only won three. Leicester will be up against a side with six home wins in the last 10 games.
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Cheltenham Town v Leicester Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.3 | 3.5 | 1.84 |
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4.43 | 3.45 | 1.81 |
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4.56 | 3.58 | 1.76 |
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4.33 | 3.5 | 1.81 |
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4.4 | 3.55 | 1.81 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cheltenham Town and Leicester?
Our prediction for the Cheltenham Town vs Leicester match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 10/01/2026 between Cheltenham Town and Leicester in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.27% for a win of Cheltenham Town against Leicester with odds of 4.8 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cheltenham Town vs Leicester is 16.05% with odds of 3.8 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.68% chance ⭐ for a win of Leicester vs Cheltenham Town with odds of 1.84 at Stake.
Cheltenham Town - Leicester Prediction and Best Odds:
| Cheltenham Town Leicester Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Town wins | 48.27% | 4.8 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 73.25% | 2.11 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score | 69.05% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Cheltenham Town | 20.1% | 11 at LSbet |
Cheltenham Town vs Leicester Form
Cheltenham Town and Leicester Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - League Two
1 Jan 2026 - League Two
29 Dec 2025 - League Two
26 Dec 2025 - League Two
19 Dec 2025 - League Two
13 Dec 2025 - League Two
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - League Two
29 Dec 2025 - League Two
26 Dec 2025 - League Two
13 Dec 2025 - League Two
6 Dec 2025 - FA Cup
22 Nov 2025 - League Two
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - League Two
19 Dec 2025 - League Two
9 Dec 2025 - League Two
29 Nov 2025 - League Two
15 Nov 2025 - League Two
18 Oct 2025 - League Two
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
22 Nov 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
10 Dec 2025 - Championship
6 Dec 2025 - Championship
25 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
Players list
J. Day
DefenderJ. Tomkinson
J. Wilson
G. Nurse
R. Cundy
MidfielderJ. Thomas
L. Kinsella
L. Young
B. Stevenson
ForwardJ. Martin
Jake Bickerstaff
A. Begovic
DefenderB. Nelson
L. Thomas
O. Aluko
J. Vestergaard
MidfielderO. Skipp
H. Choudhury
L. Page
ForwardS. Thomas
S. Mavididi
P. Daka
Substitutes
M. Diallo
DefenderG. Harmon
D. Power
H. Sohna
F. Willcox
T. Backwell
ForwardT. Taylor
S. Obieri
G. Miller
F. Vieites
DefenderR. Pereira
C. Okoli
J. James
W. Marcal Madivadua
J. Evans
J. Monga
B. De Cordova-Reid
J. Ayew
Missing players
H. Souttar
V. Kristiansen
MidfielderA. Ramsey
Cheltenham Town - Leicester Key Points
- Each of Leicester City’s last 10 matches had over 2.5 goals.
- Cheltenham scored 3+ in three of their last five home outings.
- In three of Leicester City’s last five away games, they conceded 3+.
- On average 3.4 goals were scored in Cheltenham’s last five matches.
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Our Cheltenham Town vs Leicester Prediction
Leicester City are not expected to struggle against an opponent of Cheltenham’s caliber. However, the Foxes’ recent away record hasn’t been very encouraging, and the hosts may see an opportunity here. They will be banking on their form in attack for this, having netted eight times in the last five matches.
The Robins, however, have only managed one clean sheet in the last five outings. Across the same number of games, Leicester City have failed to keep a clean sheet while scoring in all. Our prediction for Cheltenham v Leicester City is for more than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Cheltenham Town Leicester
| Cheltenham Town vs Leicester | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Cheltenham Town wins | 5 | 4.8 | -4.0% |
| Draw | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0% |
| Leicester wins | 1.7 | 1.84 | +8.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Cheltenham Town is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 4.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 20.0% and is now 20.8% (0.8%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
