Cheltenham 1-0 Tranmere – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Cheltenham at 38%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cheltenham vs Tranmere fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 17 as Cheltenham welcome Tranmere to EV Charger Points Stadium. Kick-off is set for Friday 22 November 2024 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Cheltenham stand at 3W 3D 4L from 10 League Two matches — 1.20 PPG. Last five: W D W D L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — 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 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Cheltenham, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cheltenham at EV Charger Points Stadium this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 home games — 1.40 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Tranmere — All Games: 2W 3D 5L from 10 League Two fixtures this season — 0.90 PPG. Last five: L W L L W. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Tranmere, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Tranmere's away record: 3W 2D 5L from 10 road trips in League Two this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.20 PPG (Cheltenham) versus 0.90 (Tranmere). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Cheltenham register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Tranmere in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Trading Patterns
Cheltenham in-play and half-time data (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (home games).
Tranmere in-play and half-time data (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cheltenham 57% versus Tranmere 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cheltenham 48% | Tranmere 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cheltenham 1.34 xG and Tranmere 1.27 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: Cheltenham attack 0.878 / defence 1.171 | Tranmere attack 0.864 / defence 1.219. League average goals — home 1.255 / away 1.256. Tranmere bring a strong defensive rating of 1.219 — this is suppressing Cheltenham's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 16 Cheltenham games / 60 Tranmere games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cheltenham 38% | Draw 27% | Tranmere 35%. Fair-value odds: Cheltenham 2.63 | Draw 3.70 | Tranmere 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 49% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.61. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 49%/51% — the total xG of 2.61 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Cheltenham at 38% — marginal model lean. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Cheltenham offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.61 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 49% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 53%. Form rates corroborate: Cheltenham 60% | Tranmere 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cheltenham vs Tranmere | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: EV Charger Points Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 22 Nov 2024, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cheltenham 38% | Draw 27% | Tranmere 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 49% | BTTS 53% | xG Cheltenham 1.34 / Tranmere 1.27 • Poisson strength factors: Cheltenham attack 0.878 / def 1.171 | Tranmere attack 0.864 / def 1.219 | league avg home 1.255 / away 1.256 • Poisson stance: Cheltenham (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture
🧮 Prediction Model
1.34
Cheltenham xG
Expected Goals
1.27
Tranmere xG
53%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
49%
Over 2.5
27%
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 Cheltenham vs Tranmere kick off?
Cheltenham vs Tranmere kicked off at 19:45 on Friday 22 November 2024 at EV Charger Points Stadium.
What was the final score in Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Cheltenham 1 - 0 Tranmere.
Where is Cheltenham vs Tranmere being played?
The match is being played at EV Charger Points Stadium.
What competition is Cheltenham vs Tranmere part of?
Cheltenham vs Tranmere is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Our statistical model gives Cheltenham a 38% chance of winning, Tranmere a 35% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Cheltenham the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Cheltenham and Tranmere will score (BTTS).
Will Cheltenham vs Tranmere have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 49%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Tranmere?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Cheltenham and Tranmere in?
Cheltenham (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-D-W-D-L. Tranmere (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-L-L-W.
What do the betting odds say about Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Cheltenham's attack rating (0.88) and Tranmere's defence rating (1.22), the model arrives at 1.34 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Tranmere's attack versus Cheltenham's defence, projects 1.27 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 16/60 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 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.1%. Close behind: 0-0 (8.9%), 2-1 (8.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cheltenham Win
38%
2.61
27%
3.72
35%
2.87
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.8%
Home win
0 – 1
9.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.34
Cheltenham xG
Total xG
2.61
1.27
Tranmere xG
2.61
38%
Home win
3.72
27%
Draw
2.87
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
49%
Over 2.5
2.04
51%
Under 2.5
1.96
27%
Over 3.5
3.70
73%
Under 3.5
1.37
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.87
47%
BTTS No
2.15
Clean Sheet
28%
3.56
26%
3.83
Win to Nil
11%
9.30
9%
11.02
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.3 | 9.3 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.8 | 12.5 | 7.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 8.4 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are Cheltenham and Tranmere expected to score?
The model projects 1.34 expected goals for Cheltenham and 1.27 for Tranmere, a combined total of 2.61.
How confident is the prediction model for Cheltenham vs Tranmere?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Cheltenham's recent record stands at 17W 11D 32L from 60 games, a 1.03 PPG return, with W-D-W-D-L in the last five. The sample for Cheltenham is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Tranmere, meanwhile, have gone 21W 11D 28L across 60 games — 1.23 PPG, with L-W-L-L-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.
Form-wise this is close to level: Cheltenham on 1.03 PPG, Tranmere on 1.23. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Cheltenham have managed 10W 6D 14L from 30 games — 1.20 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Tranmere's away record stands at 7W 5D 18L across 30 trips, a 0.87 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Cheltenham are averaging 1.03 goals scored and 1.43 conceded per game recently; Tranmere are on 1.28 scored and 1.45 conceded.
Last 60 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cheltenham
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Tranmere
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cheltenham and Tranmere in coming into this match?
Cheltenham have gone 17W 11D 32L in their last 60 games (1.03 PPG), while Tranmere have gone 21W 11D 28L in their last 60 (1.23 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cheltenham at home or Tranmere away?
Cheltenham's home record (1.20 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cheltenham at home: 1.20 PPG; Tranmere away: 0.87 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Cheltenham and Tranmere runs to 4 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 21 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Tranmere have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
Cheltenham's record when hosting Tranmere specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Cheltenham
0
Draws
3
Tranmere
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham and Tranmere?
From 4 meetings on record, Cheltenham have won 1, Tranmere have won 3, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Cheltenham and Tranmere last play each other?
They last met on 21 April 2026, when Cheltenham 1-3 Tranmere.
Who has won more matches between Cheltenham and Tranmere?
Tranmere have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Cheltenham are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches.
Tranmere are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cheltenham 53%, Tranmere 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 43% (Cheltenham) and 50% (Tranmere).
On the defensive side: Cheltenham have failed to score in 27% of games; Tranmere in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham play Tranmere?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 53% of Cheltenham's recent matches and 53% of Tranmere's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Cheltenham vs Tranmere usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 43% of Cheltenham's recent games and 50% of Tranmere's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cheltenham and Tranmere tend to score early?
Cheltenham have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, Tranmere in 73% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Cheltenham edge out Tranmere 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cheltenham beat Tranmere 1-0 at EV Charger Points Stadium, Regular Season - 17, in the League Two. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cheltenham 1.34 xG and Tranmere 1.27 xG, a combined 2.61. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Tranmere landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cheltenham attack 0.88 / defence 1.17 against Tranmere attack 0.86 / defence 1.22, drawn from 16/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cheltenham 38% | Draw 27% | Tranmere 35%, with Cheltenham to win its most likely call at 38%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 49%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 74% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cheltenham 48%, Tranmere 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cheltenham's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Tranmere's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cheltenham 1.03 PPG, Tranmere 1.23 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cheltenham win broke the near-deadlock. Cheltenham (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.40 average — tighter than their form line. Tranmere (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.97 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.