Exeter City vs Tranmere: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 19 September: Exeter City v Tranmere in the League Two, played at St James Park. In the table, Exeter City are 12th, upper half, on 19 points after 14 matches; Tranmere are 11th (upper half) with 19. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Exeter City, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Port Vale, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Tranmere, last 5: LWDDD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Gillingham, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Exeter City 1.1 xG, Tranmere 1.0 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 66%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Exeter City 41%, draw 23%, Tranmere 36%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Exeter City 1–1 Tranmere. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Exeter City41%fair 2.42 · @2.25
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.25
Tranmere36%fair 2.77 · @2.90
2.08Expected goals
1.09Exeter City xG
0.99Tranmere xG
55%Both score
34%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–113%
0–012%
0–112%
2–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Exeter City 1.1 – 1.0 Tranmere expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Exeter City to win✗
41%
2.42
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
1.75
Draw no bet
Exeter City (draw no bet)
53%
1.87
–
Asian handicap
Tranmere +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
62%
1.63
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.53
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
94%
1.06
–
First team to score
Exeter City to score first✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Exeter City / FT Exeter City✗
21%
4.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
13.61
–
Recent results
Exeter City – last 6
LWDDLW
12 Sep
@ Port Vale
0–1
L
8 Sep
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
2–0
W
5 Sep
vs Walsall
0–0
D
1 Sep
vs Barnet
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ York
1–2
L
22 Aug
vs Accrington ST
2–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Tranmere – last 6
LWDDDW
12 Sep
@ Gillingham
0–2
L
5 Sep
vs Oldham
2–0
W
1 Sep
vs Rotherham
2–2
D
29 Aug
@ Newport County
2–2
D
22 Aug
@ Port Vale
1–1
D
15 Aug
vs Shrewsbury
2–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Exeter City and Tranmere.
What is the prediction for Exeter City vs Tranmere?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Exeter City vs Tranmere?
On our numbers Exeter City have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Tranmere 36%.
How many goals will there be in Exeter City vs Tranmere?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 34% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Exeter City vs Tranmere?
Our predicted score is Exeter City 1–1 Tranmere, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Exeter City vs Tranmere?
Exeter City vs Tranmere (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at St James Park.
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.
