Prediction League One - Cheltenham Town vs Peterborough United

League One - Cheltenham Town vs Peterborough United
Match Time: 24-04-2024 02:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Cheltenham Town

Cheltenham are on the brink of relegation after they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in Saturday's home clash against playoff-chasing Lincoln City.

Despite taking the lead through Liam Sercombe's penalty, the Robins were ultimately left empty-handed following goals from Joe Taylor and Freddie Draper.

Having lost five of their last six matches, Cheltenham are languishing in the relegation zone with five points separating them from Burton Albion and Cambridge United in 20th and 19th place respectively.

As a result of their perilous position, Cheltenham will be relegated if they fail to beat Peterborough at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

Darrell Clarke's side have struggled in recent matches in front of their own supporters, having lost each of their previous five home matches.

Peterborough United

Peterborough are guaranteed to finish in at least fourth place after they claimed a 2-0 victory in Saturday's away clash with Bristol Rovers.

Posh took the lead through Joel Randall's 41st-minute effort, before Ricky-Jade Jones found the net to seal a second straight victory.

Peterborough, who have now won four of their last five matches, are sitting in fourth spot and six points adrift of Derby County in second position with two matches left to play against Cheltenham and third-placed Bolton Wanderers.

Although Peterborough still have a mathematical chance of automatic promotion, they would need to win their final two matches, hope Derby lose against Carlisle United and achieve a nine-goal swing in goal difference to overhaul the Rams and Bolton.

Despite needing a miracle, Posh will still be keen to continue their impressive away form on Tuesday, having won five of their previous six road trips in all competitions.

Prediction: Cheltenham Town 1-2 Peterborough United