13 Aug. England League Cup - Cheltenham Town VS Exeter City Prediction
England League Cup - Cheltenham Town VS Exeter City
Match Time:14-08-2025 02:45 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town, coached by Michael Flynn, enters the first round after a 2-0 League Two loss to Chesterfield on August 9, 2025, and a 1-0 loss at Cambridge United, failing to score in both. Their pre-season was mixed, with two wins (2-1 vs. Swansea, 4-1 vs. Evesham United), one draw, and two losses, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded. Key players include Levi Young, Ethon Archer, and new signing Jake Bickerstaff (on loan from Wrexham), with a probable 3-5-2 lineup: Day; Wilson, Harmon, Mazionis; Jude-Boyd, Tustin, Young, Thomas, Archer; Miller, Bickerstaff. Cheltenham’s strengths are their home support at Whaddon Road (fans in Hazlewoods Stand) and set-piece threat, but their goalless start and injury to Taine Anderson are concerns. They aim to avoid a repeat of their 7-0 loss to Exeter in the 2022-23 League Cup.
Exeter City
Exeter City, led by Gary Caldwell, comes off a 4-1 League One win over Blackpool on August 9, 2025, recovering from a 1-0 loss to Doncaster Rovers. Their pre-season included three wins, one draw, and one loss, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded. Key players include Jake Cole, Jack Aitchison, and new signing Jake Doyle-Hayes, with a probable 3-4-1-2 lineup: Whitworth; Turns, Fitzwater, Sweeney; Niskanen, Cole, Doyle-Hayes, McMillan; Aitchison; Wareham, Brierley. Exeter’s strengths are their attacking form (4 goals vs. Blackpool) and 7-0 League Cup win over Cheltenham in 2022, but injuries to Pedro Borges (knee), Andrew Oluwabori (hip), Ryan Rydel, Patrick Sweeney, and Johnly Yfeko are issues. They aim to repeat their historical dominance at Whaddon Road.
Head-to-Head
Cheltenham and Exeter have met nine times since 2022, with Exeter winning 5, Cheltenham 1, and 3 draws. Key matches include Exeter’s 7-0 League Cup win at Cheltenham (August 9, 2022) and a 1-1 League One draw at Cheltenham (April 1, 2024). Matches average 3.3 goals, with 56% over 2.5 goals and 44% both teams scoring (BTTS). Exeter have won three of their last four visits to Whaddon Road, including the 7-0 rout.
Predicted Score: Cheltenham Town 1-2 Exeter City
Cheltenham’s Young and Archer face Exeter’s Aitchison and Wareham, with Cheltenham’s home passion tested by Exeter’s attacking quality and historical edge. Exeter are favorites (+125 odds) over Cheltenham (+210), with a draw at +240. Trends (Cheltenham: 40% over 2.5 goals; Exeter: 60%) and H2H suggest goals, with betting tips favoring over 2.5 goals (+105) and BTTS (-167). Cards may be issued in the 18°C evening if Cheltenham’s desperation leads to fouls, with referee Alan Young’s history of 3-4 cards per game. The winner advances to the second round, likely facing a Championship or Premier League side. Exeter is likely to score through Aitchison, with Young possibly netting for Cheltenham. Exeter’s attacking form, League One quality, and H2H dominance (notably the 7-0 win) should secure a narrow victory, but Cheltenham’s home support keeps it competitive.
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