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Tranmere vs Rochdale

England England

EFL Cup Prenton Park, Birkenhead
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the EFL Cup. Both sides' recent runs tell most of the story. Recent numbers: Tranmere at 1 goals for, 1.25 against; Rochdale at 1.5 for, 1.5 against. Past meetings favor Rochdale slightly — 1-2-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 18, 2023, ending 0:2. xG projections (1.25 - 1.38) back Rochdale to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Tranmere
33%
Draws
27%
Rochdale
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Tranmere

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Rochdale carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 40% — that's where the model lands on Tranmere taking it.
  • Rochdale arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Rochdale, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.8%
Tranmere Clean Sheet 68%
Rochdale Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Tranmere Rochdale
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 6 17
Draws 3 8
Losses 20 4
Goals Scored 1 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.25 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2023 Club Friendly
Tranmere vs Rochdale
0:2
Apr 18, 2023 League Two
Rochdale vs Tranmere
2:2
Oct 25, 2022 League Two
Tranmere vs Rochdale
1:1
Jan 15, 2022 League Two
Tranmere vs Rochdale
2:0
Sep 11, 2021 League Two
Rochdale vs Tranmere
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Tranmere 50 / 100
Rochdale 27 / 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
Tranmere Rochdale

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Tranmere scored in 62% of their last 29 outings.

Rochdale has conceded goals in 76% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Tranmere stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Tranmere VS Rochdale
1 Goals Scored 1.5
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Tranmere

(Home)
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
18 Apr
Tranmere
1 : 2
Bristol Rovers
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Rochdale

(Away)
28 Jul
Rochdale
2 : 3
Halifax
25 Jul
Rochdale
2 : 2
Farnham
19 Jul
Rochdale
3 : 3
Al Rayyan
14 Jul
United of Manchester
2 : 0
Rochdale
10 May
Boreham Wood
2 : 3
Rochdale
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Final
York City-
Crawley Town-
Tranmere-
Rochdale-