League Two· Regular Season - 14· Prenton Park
Tranmere
Cheltenham31 Oct
Tranmere vs Cheltenham Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.84
Expected goals
1.4 - 1.1
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More Tranmere vs Cheltenham tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Tranmere +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 87% | 1.15 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Cheltenham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 81% | 1.24 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| 1XTranmere or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Cheltenham or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 1Tranmere to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Cheltenham to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Tranmere -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 19% | 5.21 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cheltenham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 13% | 7.79 | - |
Tranmere vs Cheltenham preview & analysis
Match preview
Tranmere host Cheltenham in the League Two (Regular Season - 14) at Prenton Park on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
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. Cheltenham arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 9. Most recently they drew with Tottenham Hotspur U21 2-2 at home. They're 8th in the table with 15 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Tranmere have won 3, Cheltenham have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Tranmere narrow favourites: Tranmere 38%, draw 32%, Cheltenham 30%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.4 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 51% 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 54% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Tranmere 1-0 Cheltenham.
Recent form
Tranmere- 10 OctHRochdale1-1
- 3 OctAChesterfield2-4
- 26 SeptHWalsall1-1
- 22 SeptHShrewsbury1-0
- 19 SeptAExeter City0-0
Cheltenham- 13 OctHTottenham Hotspur U212-2
- 10 OctHSalford City0-2
- 3 OctAAccrington ST0-2
- 26 SeptHChesterfield2-1
- 22 SeptHExeter City2-2
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 |
| 6 |  Walsall | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 15 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| 8 | Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 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 |
Tranmere vs Cheltenham: FAQ
What is the Tranmere vs Cheltenham prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Tranmere 1-0 Cheltenham.
Who is the favourite to win Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
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Tranmere are favourites. Our model gives Tranmere a 38% chance of winning, Cheltenham 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Tranmere vs Cheltenham?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Tranmere vs Cheltenham kick off?
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Tranmere vs Cheltenham kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead.
