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Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Tranmere Rovers Tranmere RoversvsRochdale Rochdale
Our predictionRochdale to win
Model score: Low · 16/100
Score hint: 0-1

The model puts Rochdale at 39%. The model sees this as a close contest. Confidence: low.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Tranmere RoversDraw2 · Rochdale
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Tranmere Rovers2.82+2.3%
1X2Rochdale2.31-0.4%
1X2Draw3.18-1.9%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

Tranmere RoversWDLWL
RochdaleLDDLW

Most likely scorelines

1-112.6%
1-09.8%
0-19.6%
2-18.2%
1-28.1%
0-07.5%
Team strength rating
Tranmere Rovers
52
Rochdale
49

Expected goals

1.31Tranmere Rovers
xG
1.29Rochdale
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score53%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Tranmere Rovers Rochdale

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Rochdale win2.31Fair
Double chanceRochdale or drawInfo

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Tranmere Rovers at 35%. The model puts the draw at 27%. The model puts Rochdale at 39%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.

The market frames this as a close contest. Tranmere Rovers is priced at 2.82. The draw is priced at 3.18. Rochdale is priced at 2.31.

Tranmere Rovers have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings. Rochdale have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.

Tranmere Rovers have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Rochdale have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 53% for both teams to score. The model gives 48% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Tranmere Rovers or Rochdale?

Our model rates Rochdale as the most likely outcome at 39% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale?

A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 1 Tranmere Rovers wins, 2 draws, 3 Rochdale wins.

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Odds movement

3.593.232.872.512.15
Home 3.57 Draw 2.08 Away 3.23

Match statistics

Player of the matchConlonTranmere Rovers7.7
Whitaker4'
11'Henry East R.
Senior🟨42'

Tranmere Rovers

Starting XI
  • 2Senior6.6
  • 3Slater J.6.3
  • 4Turnbull J.7.1
  • 5Smith N.6.0
  • 7Whitaker7.1
  • 8Finley S.6.2
  • 9Ironside6.0
  • 11Conlon7.7
  • 12Male6.1
  • 15Davies Jor.6.9
  • 22O'Connor Lee6.2
Coach: Dean Clarke

Rochdale

Starting XI
  • 1Ramming6.1
  • 4Henry East R.7.2
  • 6Ebanks-Landell6.7
  • 7Hayes6.6
  • 8Gilmour H.6.1
  • 9Dieseruvwe6.5
  • 13Adebayo-Rowling7.2
  • 14Francis E.6.0
  • 19Hannant6.7
  • 26Sherring5.4
  • 27Bilongo6.4
Coach: Ian Watson

Match story

How the game unfolded
0–15'11

An end-to-end spell with goals at both ends (Whitaker (4'), Henry East R. (11')). Score moves to 1–1.

4'Whitaker11'Henry East R.
15–45'11

No goals but plenty of bite: 1 card(s) in this spell. Score holds at 1–1.

42'🟨Senior
Half-time

Half-time score: Tranmere Rovers 1 – 1 Rochdale.

45–75'11

The game settles after the break without a breakthrough. (1–1)

75–90'+11

A tense finish, but the scoreline stays put. (1–1)

Full time: Tranmere Rovers 11 Rochdale

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