Cheltenham vs Tranmere: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 21 April: Cheltenham v Tranmere in the League Two, played at EV Charger Points Stadium. In the table, Cheltenham are 5th, upper half, on 21 points after 14 matches; Tranmere are 11th (upper half) with 19. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Cheltenham, last 5: WDLDD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Gillingham, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Tranmere, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Colchester, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.2 goals a game.
Momentum favours Cheltenham, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.0 for Tranmere.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cheltenham 1.6 xG, Tranmere 1.2 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cheltenham 46%, draw 25%, Tranmere 29%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cheltenham 1–1 Tranmere. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cheltenham46%fair 2.20 · @2.28
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.25
Tranmere29%fair 3.41 · @3.10
2.82Expected goals
1.59Cheltenham xG
1.22Tranmere xG
54%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
2–08%
0–17%
1–27%
From our goals model: Cheltenham 1.6 – 1.2 Tranmere expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Cheltenham
Tranmere
Attack vs League Two average
+12%
-6%
Goals conceded vs average
+24%
+2%
Our expected goals here
1.76
1.34
Our own ratings from every League Two result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cheltenham to win✗
46%
2.20
2.28
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.85
Draw no bet
Cheltenham (draw no bet)✗
61%
1.64
–
Asian handicap
Tranmere +1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.07
First team to score
Cheltenham to score first✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cheltenham / FT Cheltenham✗
28%
3.63
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.77
–
Recent results
Cheltenham – last 6
WDLDDD
14 Apr
vs Gillingham
2–1
W
6 Apr
vs Cambridge United
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Chesterfield
0–1
L
17 Mar
vs Crewe
1–1
D
10 Mar
@ Fleetwood Town
2–2
D
6 Mar
vs Barrow
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Tranmere – last 6
LLLLLL
6 Apr
vs Colchester
0–1
L
3 Apr
@ Shrewsbury
0–1
L
17 Mar
vs Harrogate Town
0–3
L
3 Mar
@ Newport County
1–3
L
21 Feb
@ Notts County
0–5
L
17 Feb
vs Accrington ST
0–1
L
0.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cheltenham and Tranmere.
What is the prediction for Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
On our numbers Cheltenham have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Tranmere 29%.
How many goals will there be in Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Our predicted score is Cheltenham 1–1 Tranmere, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Cheltenham vs Tranmere (League Two) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at EV Charger Points Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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