Our Peterborough vs Cheltenham Prediction: 2-1
Peterborough vs Cheltenham in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 5, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Peterborough vs Cheltenham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Peterborough's Last Match – Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough
After suffering a 1-3 England League 1 loss to Bristol Rovers, Peterborough must win to get back on track. In that match, Peterborough recorded 56% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol Rovers | 44% | 11 (6) | 2.47 | 55 |
 Peterborough | 56% | 10 (6) | 1.65 | 41 |
Cheltenham's Last Match – Cheltenham vs Chesterfield
Cheltenham will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England League 2 triumph against Chesterfield on February 1. In that match, Cheltenham saw 36% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cheltenham | 36% | 9 (2) | 0.9 | 50 |
 Chesterfield | 64% | 11 (3) | 1.48 | 47 |
Peterborough vs Cheltenham Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Cheltenham average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Peterborough 11-19
Cheltenham 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Peterborough to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.8
Cheltenham to win: @3.75