Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 3–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Tranmere v Cheltenham takes place on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Prenton Park (Wirral); R. Martin will referee. We back Tranmere (48%) as favourites. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Tranmere vs Cheltenham: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 1.98 | 3.75 | 3.85 |
| Market average | 1.92 | 3.59 | 3.64 |
| Lowest odds | 1.82 | 3.19 | 3.28 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.26 | 1.22 | 76.1% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.80 | 1.76 | 53.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.05 | 2.01 | 46.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.05 | 2.80 | 33.0% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.64 | 56.4% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.13 | 43.6% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 31/10/26, 13:41. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 7.5%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Tranmere 1–1 Cheltenham, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Tranmere 11th (19 points), Cheltenham 5th (21 points).
- Form in the competition: Tranmere 3W 7D 3L (16:16), Cheltenham 6W 3D 4L (22:22).
- H2H: 14 matches: Tranmere 7W 0D 7L, goals 18–20.
- Absences: Tranmere 0, Cheltenham 0.
Who will win Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Tranmere vs Cheltenham: injuries, suspensions, absences
Tranmere
- No reported absences
Cheltenham
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Tranmere vs Cheltenham: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 19 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 20 |  Northampton | 12 | 3-5-4 | 9:9 | 14 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:19 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Tranmere vs Cheltenham: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Tranmere: 11th, 19 points from 14 matches (4W 7D 3L). Cheltenham: 5th, 21 points (6W 3D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Tranmere 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded, Cheltenham 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Tranmere: 3W 7D 3L, goals 16–16; Cheltenham: 6W 3D 4L, goals 22–22.
- Head to head. Head to head over 14 meetings: Tranmere 7 wins, Cheltenham 7 wins, plus 0 draws; goals 18–20.
What to expect
We make Tranmere the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (11.5%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Both teams to score (odds 1.67), with a probability of 56% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 56% and over 2.5 goals is 53%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 14; Tranmere 7 wins, 0 draws, Cheltenham 7 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.7 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Tranmere 16–16, Cheltenham 22–22.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 53%.
- Not available: Tranmere 0, Cheltenham 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 56%, odds up to 1.67). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Tranmere: no absences. Not available for Cheltenham: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Tranmere vs Cheltenham: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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Tranmere vs Cheltenham: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
On the result, our pick is Tranmere to win (1.98); on goals, Both teams to score (1.67). Prefer less risk? Go for Tranmere or draw (1X).
Who will win Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
As we see it: Tranmere to win 48%, the draw 26%, Cheltenham to win 26%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
31 October 2026, 15:00, at Prenton Park, Wirral. Referee: R. Martin.
Who will be missing?
Tranmere: no absences. Cheltenham: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 53% chance (odds 1.80), against 47% for under 2.5 (odds 2.05).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 56% (odds 1.67).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (11.5%), 1–0 (10.0%), 2–1 (9.5%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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