Tranmere vs Cheltenham Prediction
England · Regular Season - 14
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Tranmere vs Cheltenham: the result in context
Tranmere beat Cheltenham 3-1 in the League Two on 31 Oct 2026. That went against recent form: Cheltenham had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Tranmere.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.2 a game across 6 meetings, with both teams scoring in 2. Tranmere tend to win more corners, 6.6 a game to 4.3 for Cheltenham.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Tranmere
Avg ratingAvg rating
1L. McGee
2J. Senior
16B. Faulkner
4J. Turnbull
3J. Slater
6W. Vaulks
11T. Conlon
29D. Jones
10T. Ince
7C. Jay Whitaker
9J. Ironside
23W. Stanway
3J. Tomkinson
25P. Sweeney
6J. Wilson
26J. Shipley
17S. McWilliams
7B. Stevenson
19J. Evans
8C. McCann
14R. Broom
18A. WeimannTranmere Substitutes
Cheltenham Substitutes
Match Stats
TranmereCheltenham Team Comparison
TranmereCheltenhamAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Tranmere- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Cheltenham- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.3 vs 0.4 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 6 meetings, all competitions
Tranmere3Wins · 50%3Wins · 50%Previous meetings
21/04/2026CheltenhamTranmere15/11/2025TranmereCheltenham28/03/2025TranmereCheltenham22/11/2024CheltenhamTranmere02/04/2021CheltenhamTranmere19/09/2020TranmereCheltenhamRecent Form
Tranmere
Crawley TownTranmere
NorthamptonTranmereTranmere
BarnetTranmere
Rochdale
ChesterfieldTranmereTranmere
WalsallTranmere
Shrewsbury
Exeter CityTranmere
GillinghamTranmereTranmere
OldhamCheltenhamCheltenham
Newport CountyCheltenham
Fleetwood TownOldhamCheltenhamCheltenham
Tottenham Hotspur U21Cheltenham
Salford City
Accrington STCheltenhamCheltenhamChesterfieldCheltenhamExeter City
ColchesterCheltenhamCrawley TownCheltenhamReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.00 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.96).
Cards come from 18 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 25:15 | +10 | 31 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 28:18 | +10 | 26 | DWDLW |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 21:12 | +9 | 22 | WLWDD |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 17:17 | 0 | 22 | DLLWW |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:25 | -2 | 21 | LWWLL |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 24:18 | +6 | 20 | WWDLL |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 24:21 | +3 | 20 | LLWDD |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20:19 | +1 | 20 | WLDLW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 23:17 | +6 | 19 | DWDWD |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24:21 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19:17 | +2 | 19 | WDWLD |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11:9 | +2 | 19 | LWWDW |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 19 | WDWDL |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20:17 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17:22 | -5 | 18 | LDWWL |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:18 | 0 | 17 | WLLWD |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17:23 | -6 | 16 | LDLLL |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10:14 | -4 | 15 | WLDWW |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17:26 | -9 | 15 | LLDLD |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9:9 | 0 | 14 | DWLWD |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14:19 | -5 | 12 | LDLWD |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18:25 | -7 | 12 | LDDLL |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12:19 | -7 | 12 | LLDDL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:21 | -8 | 9 | WDLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 | York | 14 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 14 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Port Vale | 12 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 19 | Rochdale | 14 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 20 | Northampton | 12 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 21 | Oldham | 13 | 14:19 | 12 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 13:21 | 9 |
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About the Tranmere vs Cheltenham forecast
The forecasts for this League Two match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Tranmere and Cheltenham in the League Two table
In the League Two table, Cheltenham are 5th and Tranmere 11th, 2 points apart. League goal record so far: Tranmere 19-17, Cheltenham 23-25. The full standings are on the League Two Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Tranmere have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Cheltenham have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.