Prenton Park · Referee O. Mackey · Analysis updated 14:28 UTC
Tranmere vs Rochdale Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.67 expected goals for Tranmere and 1.14 for Rochdale, a combined total of 2.81. That distribution gives Tranmere the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 53% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Tranmere win
49.7% probability
Expected goals
1.67 – 1.14
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
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.
Tranmere home form
11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Rochdale away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Tranmere to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 24% / 26% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.67 goals for Tranmere and 1.14 for Rochdale, a combined 2.81 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
74%
Double chance 12
76%
Double chance X2
50%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–111.5%
- 1–010.0%
- 2–19.6%
- 2–08.4%
- 0–16.9%
Recent form
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)
Rochdale
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Tranmere · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Huddersfield · 0-5 (L)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Swindon Town · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Fleetwood Town · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Liverpool U21 · 3-3 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Tranmere win, at 49.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 53%.
A 50% 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.