Tranmere will take on Blackpool on Tuesday, 11 November, in a match that will decide who finishes top of Group B in the EFL Trophy.
Both clubs have already secured safe passage through to the knockout stages of the competition, so the pressure is off ahead of kick-off on Tuesday night.
As part of this week's round of EFL Trophy betting tips, check out our Tranmere vs Blackpool prediction below.
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Tranmere vs Blackpool prediction: The visitors to avoid defeat
Key Stats
- Blackpool have a 100% record in the EFL Trophy this season.
- Tranmere have failed to win each of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in four out of Blackpool's last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Tranmere 1-1 Blackpool
Blackpool only need a point to qualify as group winners, and they have a stronger squad than Tranmere, so they should be okay on Tuesday night. Due to the likelihood of squad changes, we've called a draw, but an away win wouldn't be a surprise by any means
Pre-game odds and win probability: No result is odds-on
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Tranmere vs Blackpool odds indicate that we are in for a tight encounter on Tuesday night. Ladbrokes have given Tranmere a 35.7% chance of winning the match, while Blackpool have been given a 44.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first competitive meeting in five years
This will be the first time since 2020 that Tranmere and Blackpool have faced each other in a competitive match. In that time, they met in a pre-season friendly in the summer of 2024, which Tranmere won 3-1.
UK Friendlies 30/07/24
Tranmere
Blackpool
England League 1 10/03/20
Blackpool
Tranmere
England League 1 29/12/19
Tranmere
Blackpool
Japan J-League 26/07/16
Tranmere
Blackpool
Tranmere preview: Stuck in a rut
Tranmere have seemingly forgotten how to win football matches, and changes are expected here as Andy Crosby searches for the winning formula. Crosby won't be able to call upon the services of Josh Williams, Charlie Whitaker and Lee O'Connor on Tuesday, while Sol Solomon and Billy Baker are doubts.
Predicted lineup: Barrett (GK), Brough, Smith, McGowan, Kenneh, Joseph, Lowe, Finley, Patrick, Dennis, Ironside
Last five results
- Swindon 2-1 Tranmere
- Tranmere 1-3 Stockport
- Accrington 1-1 Tranmere
- Tranmere 1-1 Chesterfield
- Bristol Rovers 1-4 Tranmere
Blackpool preview: Building momentum
Since parting ways with Steve Bruce, Blackpool haven't looked back, and they will hope to build on their recent form on Tuesday night. Ian Evatt will be without Bailey Peacock-Farrell as he has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad, while Hayden Coulson and Josh Bowler are both injured.
Predicted lineup: Ravizzoli (GK), Casey, Horsfall, Ihiekwe, Lyons, Upton, Honeyman, Ashworth, Banks, Hansson, Bondo
Last five results
- Blackpool 3-1 Cardiff
- Blackpool 1-0 Scunthorpe
- Peterborough 1-2 Blackpool
- Blackpool 1-1 Wycombe
- Blackpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest u21's
Player to watch: Terry Bondo
Teenage striker, Terry Bondo, is still searching for his first senior goal for Blackpool and he should be given a chance from the start to find it on Tuesday. At the age of 18, Bondo could find himself out on loan during the second half of the season, but he will be keen to show the new manager what he is capable of.