League Two · Regular Season - 14
Match events
Cheltenham- 1'Goal: Charlie McCannAssist: Jake Evans
- Goal: dylan jonesAssist: Jacob Slater23'
- 32'Yellow card: Jake EvansFoul
- Goal: dylan jones39'
- Substitution: Jordan TurnbullOff: Nathan Smith45'
- Yellow card: Jordan TurnbullArgument45+1'
- Goal: Charlie Jay WhitakerAssist: Thomas Ince45+3'
HT 3-1
- Yellow card: Tom ConlonFoul60'
- 68'Substitution: Jordan ShipleyOff: George Nurse
- 68'Substitution: Ryan BroomOff: George Miller
- 78'Yellow card: Jonathan TomkinsonFoul
- 80'Substitution: Andreas WeimannOff: Jake Bickerstaff
- Substitution: dylan jonesOff: Lee O'Connor89'
Our verdict
Over 1.5
Bet365 1.22
✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 41%Possession59%
- 1.14Expected goals (xG)0.55
- 17Total shots9
- 9Shots on target1
- 5Shots off target3
- 3Blocked shots5
- 7Shots inside the box4
- 1Corners4
- 2Offsides8
- 6Fouls8
- 2Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 0Goalkeeper saves6
- 352Passes513
- 241Accurate passes413
Line-ups
Tranmere
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1L. McGeeG
- 2J. SeniorD
- 16B. FaulknerD
- 4J. TurnbullD
- 3J. SlaterD
- 6W. VaulksM
- 11T. ConlonM
- 29D. JonesM
- 10T. InceM
- 7Charlie Jay WhitakerM
- 9J. IronsideF
Substitutes
- 13C. Boyce-ClarkeG
- 24David KamaraF
- 30G. NevettD
- 22L. O'ConnorD
- 5N. SmithD
- 20Charlie VeeversM
- 44R. WatsonM
Coach: D. Clarke
Cheltenham
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23W. StanwayG
- 3J. TomkinsonD
- 25P. SweeneyD
- 6J. WilsonD
- 26J. ShipleyD
- 17S. McWilliamsM
- 7B. StevensonM
- 19J. EvansM
- 8C. McCannM
- 14R. BroomM
- 18A. WeimannF
Substitutes
- 33F. WillcoxM
- 21G. NurseD
- 10G. MillerF
- 31M. DialloG
- 1J. DayG
- 11J. BickerstaffF
- 9K. OtchereF
Coach: S. Cotterill
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.74 – 1.14Half time / full time result. 1 = Tranmere, X = draw, 2 = Cheltenham.
Asian handicap applied to Tranmere.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLeague Two table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +10 | 31 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 26 | DWDLW |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +9 | 22 | WLWDD |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 | DLLWW |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 21 | LWWLL |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +6 | 20 | WWDLL |
| 7 | York | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 20 | LLWDD |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 20 | WLDLW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +6 | 19 | DWDWD |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 19 | WDWLD |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 19 | LWWDW |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 | WDWDL |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 18 | LDWWL |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | WLLWD |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 16 | LDLLL |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 | WLDWW |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 15 | LLDLD |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | DWLWD |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 12 | LDLWD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 12 | LDDLL |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -7 | 12 | LLDDL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 | WDLLD |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  K. TshimangaBarnet | 13 | 10 |
| 2 |  C. McCannCheltenham | 13 | 9 |
| 3 |  A. PressleyWalsall | 12 | 9 |
| 4 |  A. DrinanSwindon Town | 14 | 8 |
| 5 |  P. MullinRotherham | 14 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Tranmere | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1 | 2.5 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 3 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 1 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/2 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/2 | 2/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/2 | 2/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/2 | 2/2 |
Match preview
Tranmere host Cheltenham in the League Two (Regular Season - 14) at Prenton Park, Wirral, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Tranmere favourites, giving Tranmere a 51% chance of winning, 25% for the draw and 24% for Cheltenham. Our tip is: Over 1.5.
Tranmere have taken 3 points from their last 2 games (1W 0D 1L). Cheltenham have taken 3 points from their last 2 games (1W 0D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 55% chance of over 2.5 and a 57% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 16:00 WAT
- Venue
- Prenton Park, Wirral
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
Tranmere vs Cheltenham kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Tranmere vs Cheltenham in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Tranmere and Cheltenham in the table?
Tranmere are 11th and Cheltenham are 5th in the League Two.
Who will win Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
Our prediction is Over 1.5. Win probabilities: Tranmere 51%, draw 25%, Cheltenham 24%.
Will both teams score in Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
We estimate a 57% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
We estimate a 55% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.