REF’s picks

Backing Cheltenham Town with a small head start on the handicap makes sense given their stubborn home resilience and Chesterfield's tendency to draw matches on the road. Both teams have shown plenty of scoring threat lately, but Cheltenham's unbeaten home form suggests they can keep this tight. Expect a competitive clash where the hosts have enough momentum to avoid defeat.

1. 1Cheltenham enter this match on a solid unbeaten run across recent league fixtures, showing great character at Whaddon Road.
2. 2Chesterfield have shared the spoils in several tight encounters recently, pointing toward a closely contested battle.
3. 3Defensive lapses from both sides in recent weeks mean Cheltenham could easily concede, making a outright win risky without the goal cushion.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.