League Two: Tranmere vs Carlisle – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two round 25 match between Tranmere and Carlisle and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Tranmere and Carlisle are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Prenton Park, with much riding on the outcome in this League Two battle.

Tranmere approach the next League Two round as number 21 in the table, having claimed 22 points this season so far. With 22 games behind them, Carlisle amassed 18 points, placing them as number 24 before their next fixture.

Team form: Tranmere vs Carlisle

Tranmere Form

Only a single draw prevents Tranmere from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 3-1 defeat against Doncaster, before drawing 1-1 with Barrow. They came up empty-handed once again when Morecambe ran out as 2-0 winners. Tranmere claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League Two. They also drew two and lost two, scored seven goals and conceded eight.

Carlisle Form

It is all or nothing with Carlisle, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 0-1 against Morecambe, before beating Accrington 2-1. Unable to build on that, they lost 3-2 against Crewe. Carlisle claimed just one win from the last six away games in the League Two. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to five.

Betting stats and facts for Tranmere and Carlisle

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

Players on top: Tranmere vs Carlisle

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Tranmere, Omari Patrick has been good for them over the course of the season with six goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Carlisle, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator on Saturday, depending on your betting strategy.

Popular betting markets: Tranmere vs Carlisle

Full-time result

Tranmere claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Carlisle won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Tranmere scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Curiously, Carlisle only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Carlisle should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Tranmere only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Carlisle claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Tranmere saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Carlisle, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Astonishingly, Tranmere conceded a goal in their last 15 matches.