- Team form: Cheltenham have won three home games in a row and are the favorites to win on Saturday.
- Away form: But Halifax have a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from four away games and have scored six goals on the road.
- Home edge: Cheltenham have won their last three home matches, so there will be chances for both teams.
Cheltenham can shade a close game
Odds and favourites
Halifax Town will not be intimidated by Cheltenham's League One status when Halifax Town head to The Completely-Suzuki Stadium to take on Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup 2026-2027 on Saturday. Steve Cotterill's side are the slight favourites here at 1.74, but the odds are against them when you consider Halifax are priced at 4.03 and the draw is 4.05.
Tactical preview
It's true that Cheltenham have won their last three home matches and are a structure-first side that will press in waves and use their wing-backs to stretch the game, but Halifax are a possession-based team that can play at lightning-quick pace in transition. John McGrath's men have plenty of pace out wide and in the centre of the field, which could suit them in this game as it means they can transition quickly.
Clash of styles should make for a lively matchup
This should be a lively cup match with Cheltenham's organisation against Halifax's breakaway style and that may just suit the visitors more than the bookmakers expect.
- Cheltenham's form in all competitions is a bit of a mixed bag with five wins, one draw and four defeats from their last 10, but three of those defeats have come away from home.
- Halifax have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five – a 2-0 win at home to Yeovil Town following a 2-2 draw at Southend United and a 3-2 defeat at home to Barrow.
- Their form is better across the last ten with five wins, three draws and two defeats, so they travel to The Completely-Suzuki Stadium with a bit more momentum and consistency.
- Halifax's away record in all competitions is two wins, one draw and one defeat from four and they have managed to score six goals away from home.
- Cheltenham's home record in all competitions is five wins and one defeat from six, but they have conceded 18 goals in those matches, so there will be opportunities for both sides to get on the scoreboard.
Tight affair predicted but goals expected
Cheltenham can win this match, but at the prices, it looks like a game best supported by the goals markets. The Robins have been streaky in recent weeks with three wins and two defeats in their last five, but they did beat Newport County 1-0 at home prior to last week's 3-1 defeat at Tranmere Rovers.
Freddy Willcox is Cheltenham's sharp edge with two goals in the last 5 games, but Halifax are just as dangerous on the break and we're recommending Over 2.5 goals at 1.55 and Both Teams to Score: Yes at 1.53.
