England · League Two · Matchweek 1218:45
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18:45 UTC

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

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Sixfields Stadium · Analysis updated 15:13 UTC

Northampton vs Tranmere Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.85 expected goals for Northampton and 0.83 for Tranmere, a combined total of 1.67. That distribution gives Northampton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 34%, with the draw at 34%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 24% for over 2.5 goals and 32% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 19%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 34% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Home/Draw

67.9% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.85 – 0.83

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Northampton home form

    4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Tranmere away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 4 of the last 8 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Northampton win34%
Draw34%
Tranmere win32%

Double chance 1X

68%

Double chance 12

66%

Double chance X2

67%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals50%
Over 2.5 goals24%
Over 3.5 goals9%
Both teams to score32%

Correct score

  • 0–018.7%
  • 1–015.9%
  • 0–115.5%
  • 1–113.1%
  • 2–06.8%

Recent form

Northampton

  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs York · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Cambridge United · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Rotherham · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Shrewsbury · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Newport County · 1-0 (W)

Tranmere

  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Exeter City · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Gillingham · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Oldham · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-01T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Rotherham · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-29T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Newport County · 2-2 (D)

Head-to-head

  • 2023-05-08T11:30:00.000Z · Northampton 1-0 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2022-12-03T15:00:00.000Z · Northampton 0-0 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2022-03-05T15:00:00.000Z · Northampton 3-2 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2021-10-23T14:00:00.000Z · Northampton 2-0 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2019-02-05T19:45:00.000Z · Northampton 2-1 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2018-09-01T14:00:00.000Z · Northampton 1-1 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2015-03-14T15:00:00.000Z · Northampton 1-0 Tranmere (League Two)
  • 2014-12-28T15:00:00.000Z · Northampton 1-2 Tranmere (League Two)

League Two table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford City10613519
2Barnet8530918
3Crewe10460518
4Gillingham10442516
5York9432615
6Walsall9360615
7Chesterfield10433315
8Cheltenham10433015
9Bristol Rovers10505-215
10Rochdale10424-114
11Grimsby10343213
12Newport County10343113
13Tranmere10262012
14Exeter City10334012
15Accrington ST10253-111
16Fleetwood Town10253-111
17Swindon Town10325-511
18Shrewsbury10325-611
19Colchester9243-310
20Rotherham10244-410
21Oldham9225-48
22Port Vale8224-58
23Northampton8143-37
24Crawley Town8125-75

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 67.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 32% and over 2.5 goals at 24%.

A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.