Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
B. Faulkner⚽Ryan Watson🟨
Connor Lemonheigh-Evans🔄M. Warhurst🔄josh powell🔄Janoi Donacien🔄Lee O'Connor🟨Northampton were beaten 1-0 at home by Tranmere on Tuesday 20 October (League Two). Tranmere led 1-0 at the break and saw it out. Northampton had 21 shots and Tranmere 8, with Northampton enjoying 64% possession.
B. Faulkner (37') scored for Tranmere.
2W 5D 3L1.10 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| NorthamptonHome | Rating | TranmereAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,532 | Overall | 1,386 |
| 1,550 | Match venue | 1,390 |
| 1,550 | At home | 1,429 |
| 1,557 | Away | 1,390 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,420 | Attack | 1,427 |
| 1,614 | Defence | 1,466 |
| 1,443 | Home attack | 1,422 |
| 1,468 | Away attack | 1,440 |
| 1,625 | Home defence | 1,500 |
| 1,586 | Away defence | 1,439 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,453 | Goal environment | 1,397 |
| 1,442 | Home goals | 1,420 |
| 1,512 | Away goals | 1,477 |
| 1,491 | Possession | 1,483 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,517 | Set-piece attack | 1,437 |
| 1,516 | Set-piece defence | 1,437 |
| 1,522 | Close games | 1,428 |
| 1,530 | Winning margin | 1,377 |
Match venue compares Northampton at home with Tranmere away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Northampton1:1Tranmere1:1
Value VinnyLostThe pickNorthampton win
The bookmakers have this one priced as a near-even contest, with Northampton's win at 2.28 carrying a 43.86% implied probability. But when you dig into the numbers, the picture isn't as balanced as the price suggests. Northampton's home record over the last 20 games at their…
PajimonLostThe pickNorthampton win
Alright, boetie, let's get into this one. Northampton hosting Tranmere on 20 October in League Two, and this is the kind of fixture where you crack open a beer and actually see something worth a punt. The numbers look deceptively even at first glance. Over the last 20 home…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickNorthampton win
Right, so we've got Northampton taking on Tranmere at home on 20 October, and if you've been following the numbers, this one's got a clear shape to it. Northampton's been a bit of a rollercoaster lately. Five games in, they've got one win, one draw and three losses. The win came…
Northampton and Tranmere have met nine times since December 2014: Northampton have won five, Tranmere have taken two and two were drawn. Our Northampton vs Tranmere prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
