League Two: Cheltenham vs Tranmere – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 17 match between Cheltenham and Tranmere and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Cheltenham and Tranmere need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the League Two table. The match takes place at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Cheltenham are number 16 in the table on 18 points after 16 matches. Tranmere rank as number 19 with 17 points after 14 matches played.

Team form: Cheltenham vs Tranmere

Cheltenham Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Cheltenham beat Rotherham 1-3, followed by a 1-1 draw against Bromley. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 3-2 defeat against Milton Keynes Dons. Cheltenham managed to win two of their past six home matches in the League Two. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored seven and conceded eight goals.

Tranmere Form

In their last three matches, Tranmere lost against Crewe and Oldham by 3-1 and 1-2, respectively, and beat Newport by 2-1. Tranmere won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches says 12 goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats for Cheltenham and Tranmere

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Cheltenham and Tranmere. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

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Full-time result

Cheltenham won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing three as well. Tranmere won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run. Tranmere conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.

Both teams to score

Cheltenham scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Tranmere got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Cheltenham played. Tranmere should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Friday, as Cheltenham only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Tranmere claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Cheltenham have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Tranmere.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Cheltenham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Tranmere, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. Cheltenham scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches. Tranmere conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.

Recommended tip: Cheltenham vs Tranmere

To sum up, the upcoming match between Cheltenham and Tranmere seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

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