Carlisle 0-1 Tranmere – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 43% as Carlisle take on Tranmere.
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Full Analysis
Brunton Park plays host to Carlisle versus Tranmere in League Two, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Saturday 16 October 2021 at 15:00 UTC.
Form
Carlisle (all games): 2W 3D 5L across 10 League Two fixtures this term — 0.90 PPG. Last five: L D L L L. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Carlisle, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Brunton Park, Carlisle have gone 1W 3D 1L this season (5 games, 1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Tranmere's overall League Two record this term: 4W 3D 3L from 10 games (1.50 PPG). Last five: L W D W W. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 0.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.40 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 10% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Tranmere, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in League Two this season, Tranmere have posted 0W 3D 2L from 5 away outings — 0.60 PPG. 3 away clean sheets from 5 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On a straight form reading, Tranmere are the stronger side — 0.60 PPG clear of the hosts (1.50 vs 0.90). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Trading Data
Carlisle goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (11 games, 5 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); they fail to score in 46% of games.
Tranmere goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (11 games, 5 at away): they score before half-time in 20% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 0% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 0% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 64% of the time; they fail to score in 54% of games.
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (Carlisle 54% | Tranmere 9%). Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Carlisle 64% | Tranmere 9%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Carlisle 0.77 xG and Tranmere 0.60 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Carlisle attack 0.855 / defence 1.205 | Tranmere attack 0.463 / defence 0.922. League average goals — home 0.979 / away 1.081. Data: 11 Carlisle games / 11 Tranmere games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Carlisle 33% | Draw 43% | Tranmere 23%. Fair-value odds: Carlisle 3.03 | Draw 2.33 | Tranmere 4.35. The draw (43%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 16% | BTTS probability 27% | Total xG 1.37. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 84% probability — total xG of 1.37 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS No has firm model support at 73% — Tranmere's lower xG of 0.60 creates a meaningful probability of a scoring blank, which suppresses the BTTS Yes probability to 27%.
Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 43% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 33% and away win at 23% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.37 combined xG gives a 16% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 1.3 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 27%. Form rates corroborate: Carlisle 60% | Tranmere 0% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Carlisle vs Tranmere | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: Brunton Park • Kick-off: Saturday 16 Oct 2021, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Carlisle 33% | Draw 43% | Tranmere 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 16% | BTTS 27% | xG Carlisle 0.77 / Tranmere 0.60 • Poisson strength factors: Carlisle attack 0.855 / def 1.205 | Tranmere attack 0.463 / def 0.922 | league avg home 0.979 / away 1.081 • Poisson stance: Draw (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.77
Carlisle xG
Expected Goals
0.60
Tranmere xG
27%
BTTS
42%
Over 1.5
16%
Over 2.5
5%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Carlisle vs Tranmere kick off?
Carlisle vs Tranmere kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 16 October 2021 at Brunton Park.
What was the final score in Carlisle vs Tranmere?
Carlisle 0 - 1 Tranmere.
Where is Carlisle vs Tranmere being played?
The match is being played at Brunton Park.
What competition is Carlisle vs Tranmere part of?
Carlisle vs Tranmere is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Carlisle vs Tranmere?
Our statistical model gives Carlisle a 33% chance of winning, Tranmere a 23% chance, and a 43% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Carlisle vs Tranmere?
Our model estimates a 27% probability that both Carlisle and Tranmere will score (BTTS).
Will Carlisle vs Tranmere have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 16%.
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Tranmere?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Carlisle and Tranmere in?
Carlisle (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-D-L-L-L. Tranmere (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 0.40 | L5 L-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Carlisle's attack rating (0.85) and Tranmere's defence rating (0.92), the model arrives at 0.77 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Tranmere's attack (0.46x) against Carlisle's defence (1.21x) — and the away total comes out at 0.60.
These ratings are built from 11/11 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 26.8%. Close behind: 1-0 (18.0%), 0-1 (13.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 59% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
33%
2.99
43%
2.31
23%
4.29
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
25.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
19.5%
Home win
0 – 1
15.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.77
Carlisle xG
Total xG
1.37
0.60
Tranmere xG
2.99
33%
Home win
2.31
43%
Draw
4.29
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
40%
Over 1.5
2.50
60%
Under 1.5
1.67
16%
Over 2.5
6.25
84%
Under 2.5
1.19
5%
Over 3.5
20.00
95%
Under 3.5
1.05
1%
Over 4.5
100.00
99%
Under 4.5
1.01
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
27%
BTTS Yes
3.74
73%
BTTS No
1.36
Clean Sheet
55%
1.83
46%
2.16
Win to Nil
18%
5.46
11%
9.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 25.3 | 15.3 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 19.5 | 11.8 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | – | – |
| 3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Carlisle vs Tranmere?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 26.8%.
How many goals are Carlisle and Tranmere expected to score?
The model projects 0.77 expected goals for Carlisle and 0.60 for Tranmere, a combined total of 1.37.
How confident is the prediction model for Carlisle vs Tranmere?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Carlisle's recent record stands at 2W 4D 5L from 11 games, a 0.91 PPG return, with L-D-L-L-L in the last five. The sample for Carlisle is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Tranmere, meanwhile, have gone 5W 3D 3L across 11 games — 1.64 PPG, with L-W-D-W-W in their last five. The sample for Tranmere is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Tranmere by 0.73 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Carlisle heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Carlisle have managed 1W 3D 1L from 5 games — 1.20 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Tranmere's away record stands at 0W 3D 2L across 5 trips, a 0.60 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.64 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Tranmere's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Carlisle come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Carlisle are averaging 0.82 goals scored and 1.64 conceded per game recently; Tranmere are on 0.73 scored and 0.36 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Tranmere in 9%.
Defensively: Tranmere in 64% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 11 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Carlisle
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Tranmere
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Carlisle and Tranmere in coming into this match?
Carlisle have gone 2W 4D 5L in their last 11 games (0.91 PPG), while Tranmere have gone 5W 3D 3L in their last 11 (1.64 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Carlisle at home or Tranmere away?
Carlisle's home record (1.20 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Carlisle at home: 1.20 PPG; Tranmere away: 0.60 PPG.
Have Carlisle or Tranmere been keeping clean sheets recently?
Carlisle have kept a clean sheet in 18% of their recent games, Tranmere in 64%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 4 January 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Tranmere go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Carlisle have gone 1W 0D 2L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Tranmere — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Carlisle
1
Draws
3
Tranmere
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Tranmere?
From 6 meetings on record, Carlisle have won 2, Tranmere have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Carlisle and Tranmere last play each other?
They last met on 4 January 2025, when Tranmere 1-0 Carlisle.
Who has won more matches between Carlisle and Tranmere?
Tranmere have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Carlisle are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Tranmere tend to start slowly — only 20% of their games have a goal by half-time.
Full-Time Markets
Neither side has been leaking BTTS chances often — 60% (Carlisle) and 0% (Tranmere) both sit on the low side, favouring BTTS No.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 40% for Carlisle and 0% for Tranmere.
On the defensive side: Tranmere in 60%; Carlisle have failed to score in 40% of games; Tranmere in 100%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Carlisle home games / Tranmere away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Carlisle play Tranmere?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 60% of Carlisle's recent matches and 0% of Tranmere's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Carlisle vs Tranmere usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Carlisle's recent games and 0% of Tranmere's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Carlisle and Tranmere tend to score early?
Carlisle have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Tranmere in 20% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Tranmere defy the odds to beat Carlisle 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Tranmere beat Carlisle 0-1 at Brunton Park, Regular Season - 12, in the League Two. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Carlisle 0.77 xG and Tranmere 0.60 xG, a combined 1.37. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Carlisle attack 0.85 / defence 1.21 against Tranmere attack 0.46 / defence 0.92, drawn from 11/11 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Carlisle 33% | Draw 43% | Tranmere 23%, with the draw its most likely call at 43%. Instead the game produced a Tranmere win, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 16%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 42% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 27% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 36% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Carlisle 64%, Tranmere 9%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 32%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Carlisle's trading profile (11 games, 5 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 46% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Tranmere's trading profile (11 games, 5 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 9% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 64% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Tranmere arrived the stronger side — 1.64 PPG against 0.91. That form edge translated into the three points. Carlisle (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward. Tranmere (home/away splits) scored 1 against a 0.00 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.