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Cheltenham vs Tranmere

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League Two 2025/2026 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
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Match Events

40' Event
Miller G.
47' Event
Smith N.
64' Event
Joseph J.
Assist: Negru S.

AI Match Summary

The League Two 2025/2026 game between Cheltenham and Tranmere finished 1-3, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Tranmere.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

26%
Cheltenham
15%
Draws
59%
Tranmere
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Tranmere

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

59% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Cheltenham come out ahead of Tranmere on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Cheltenham Clean Sheet 16%
Tranmere Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cheltenham Tranmere
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 8 5
Draws 7 3
Losses 14 21
Goals Scored 1.34 0.86
Goals Conceded 1.83 1.9
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 21, 2026 League Two
Cheltenham vs Tranmere
1:3
Nov 15, 2025 League Two
Tranmere vs Cheltenham
3:2
Mar 28, 2025 League Two
Tranmere vs Cheltenham
2:0
Nov 22, 2024 League Two
Cheltenham vs Tranmere
1:0
Apr 2, 2021 League Two
Cheltenham vs Tranmere
4:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cheltenham Compare

Top Goalscorer Miller G.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Tranmere Compare

Top Goalscorer Smith N.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Joseph J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cheltenham 31 / 100
Tranmere 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cheltenham Tranmere

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick TRA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Tranmere has conceded goals in 83% of their last 29 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.20 goals when they meet.

Cheltenham found the back of the net in 76% of recent matches (29 games).

Solid form: Cheltenham remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Cheltenham VS Tranmere
1.25 Goals Scored 1.25
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Cheltenham

(Home)
08 Aug
Cheltenham
1 : 3
Charlton
01 Aug
Cheltenham
0 : 2
Milton Keynes Dons
18 Jul
Evesham
0 : 3
Cheltenham
02 May
Cheltenham
1 : 4
Colchester
25 Apr
Bristol Rovers
4 : 0
Cheltenham
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Tranmere

(Away)
01 Aug
Tranmere
2 : 3
Rochdale
18 Jul
Tranmere
2 : 0
Blackpool
02 May
Tranmere
1 : 1
Grimsby
25 Apr
Milton Keynes Dons
3 : 0
Tranmere
21 Apr
Cheltenham
1 : 3
Tranmere
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Bromley 46 24 15 7 71:46 87
2 Milton Keynes Dons 46 24 14 8 86:45 86
3 Cambridge Utd 46 22 16 8 66:33 82
4 Salford 46 25 6 15 61:51 81
5 Notts County 46 24 8 14 74:52 80
6 Chesterfield 46 21 16 9 71:56 79
7 Grimsby 46 22 12 12 74:50 78
8 Barnet 46 21 13 12 70:53 76
9 Swindon 46 22 9 15 70:59 75
10 Oldham 46 18 14 14 60:44 68
11 Crewe 46 19 10 17 64:58 67
12 Colchester 46 18 12 16 62:49 66
13 Walsall 46 18 11 17 56:56 65
14 Bristol Rovers 46 19 5 22 56:65 62
15 Fleetwood Town 46 15 16 15 57:58 61
16 Accrington 46 14 11 21 47:58 53
17 Gillingham 46 13 14 19 53:72 53
18 Cheltenham 46 14 10 22 53:79 52
19 Shrewsbury 46 13 10 23 42:69 49
20 Newport 46 12 7 27 48:77 43
21 Tranmere 46 10 11 25 54:79 41
22 Crawley Town 46 8 16 22 44:68 40
23 Harrogate 46 10 9 27 39:68 39
24 Barrow 46 9 9 28 45:78 36
Promotion - League One (Main)
Promotion - League Two 2025/2026 (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League (Main)