League Two· Regular Season - 12· Sixfields Stadium
Northampton
Tranmere20 Oct
Northampton vs Tranmere Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
18+ · T&Cs apply
Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.48
Expected goals
1.3 - 0.7
Add to My Teams
Pick the teams and leagues you care about. We save them on this device, no sign-up needed.
Fan vote
Who will win?
Votes: 0Vote to see what other fans think
How many goals?
Votes: 0Vote to see what other fans think
Match probabilities
Bookmaker prices aren't available yet. These figures come from our stats model and will update when markets open.
More Northampton vs Tranmere tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Northampton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.06 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| 1XNorthampton or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Tranmere +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 63% | 1.59 | - |
| X2Tranmere or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Northampton to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 37% | 2.70 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Northampton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 23% | 4.31 | - |
| 2Tranmere to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 14% | 7.00 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Tranmere -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 16.68 | - |
Northampton vs Tranmere preview & analysis
Match preview
Northampton host Tranmere in the League Two (Regular Season - 12) at Sixfields Stadium on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Northampton are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 4 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 6. Most recently they drew with York 1-1 away. They're 23rd in the table with 7 points from 8 games. Tranmere arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 6. Most recently they drew with Rochdale 1-1 at home. They're 13th in the table with 12 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Northampton have won 4, Tranmere have won 0 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Northampton narrow favourites: Northampton 44%, draw 38%, Tranmere 18%. We expect around 2.0 goals (1.3 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 32% for over 2.5 and 37% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Northampton 1-0 Tranmere.
Recent form
Northampton- 10 OctAYork1-1
- 6 OctACambridge United1-2
- 19 SeptHRotherham0-1
- 12 SeptAShrewsbury0-2
Tranmere- 10 OctHRochdale1-1
- 3 OctAChesterfield2-4
- 26 SeptHWalsall1-1
- 22 SeptHShrewsbury1-0
- 19 SeptAExeter City0-0
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 12 |  Newport County | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 14 |  Exeter City | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 15 |  Accrington ST | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| 21 |  Oldham | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 23 | Northampton | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
Northampton vs Tranmere: FAQ
What is the Northampton vs Tranmere prediction?
+
Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Northampton 1-0 Tranmere.
Who is the favourite to win Northampton vs Tranmere?
+
Northampton are favourites. Our model gives Northampton a 44% chance of winning, Tranmere 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Northampton vs Tranmere?
+
We rate both teams to score at 37%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Northampton vs Tranmere kick off?
+
Northampton vs Tranmere kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton.
