Prediction for match Cheltenham — Leicester, 10.01.2026

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

The FA Cup match between Cheltenham Town and Leicester will take place on January 10, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, Leicester is the favorite with odds of 1.57, reflecting a 59.66% chance of winning. A draw is priced at 4.05 (23.13%), while a Cheltenham Town victory is at 5.44 (17.22%). This setup highlights Leicester's advantage in the bookmakers' expectations, but a draw is also a possibility given the odds. Bets on Cheltenham Town's victory are significantly higher, underscoring their status as underdogs in this matchup.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Cheltenham Town has an average possession of 49.2%, receives 0.8 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and is caught offside 1.4 times per game. Leicester, in the same period, has 48.4% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In their last three matches, Cheltenham Town played as follows: January 4, 2026 - Cheltenham Town vs Crawley Town - 3-0, January 1, 2026 - Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town - 4-1, December 29, 2025 - Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town - 0-2. Leicester's recent games were: January 5, 2026 - Leicester vs West Bromwich - 2-1, January 1, 2026 - Sheffield United vs Leicester - 3-1, December 29, 2025 - Leicester vs Derby County - 2-1. In the last five matches, Cheltenham Town also faced Shrewsbury Town (3-1) and Barrow (2-1), while Leicester played against Watford (1-2) and QPR (1-4).

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over their last five games, Cheltenham Town has an average total of 3.4 goals, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.6 per game. Leicester has a higher average total of 3.6 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.2. Cheltenham Town had 4 out of 5 matches with over 2.5 goals, while Leicester had 5 out of 5. In the first half, Cheltenham Town had 2 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals, while Leicester had 4 out of 5. In the second half, Cheltenham Town had 4 out of 5 games with over 1.5 goals, while Leicester had 2 out of 5. Cheltenham Town most frequently scores in five different intervals: 0-15, 31-45, 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes - each at 18%. Leicester most often scores between 31-45 minutes (33%). Cheltenham Town concedes most in the 31-45 and 61-75 minute intervals (33% each), while Leicester concedes most in the 76-90 minute interval (43%). Both teams show a strong over-profile, as evidenced by frequent over 2.5 goal outcomes and high average goals. A high-scoring match is expected, and a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.72 is justified by both teams' statistics.

Corner Totals Analysis

On average, Cheltenham Town earns 5.6 corners per game, while Leicester averages 3.6. In the last five matches, Cheltenham Town had over 9.5 corners in 4 games, while Leicester had 2 out of 5. The total closest to the average sum (9.2) is the line of 9.5: odds for over 9.5 are 1.80, and for under, 1.88. Leicester is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.41. Cheltenham Town's higher frequency of over 9.5 corners indicates their tendency for more corner kicks. Considering Cheltenham Town's statistics and both teams' averages, betting on over 9.5 corners is a logical choice.