Finished 1 1 Tranmere - Harrogate Town England League 2 - Prenton Park
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Tranmere vs Harrogate Top Predictions and Best Odds
These teams will have a different perspective when it comes to the final matches they will play before the end of the season.
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Harrogate to Win
Even though Tranmere is a better side when it comes to points earned this season as well as the winning part, however, for this Tranmere vs Harrogate prediction we are taking a look at the way the visiting team's season is unfolding in their battle to avoid relegation. The negative part of this bet is Harrogate's away form, they won only once in their last five matches. For the season, they have accumulated four away wins. Tranmere's home form isn't something to be afraid of, and with their status for next season secure, they might get careless against a very motivated opponent. The first game between these teams this season ended in a 1-1 draw.
Both Teams to Score – Yes
The second prediction for Tranmere vs Harrogate duel is about these teams' h2h stats. Four out of their past five matches ended with both teams getting on the scoresheet, and regarding their current run of form, Tranmere had three matches from their past five outings with BTTS covered while Harrogate had a couple of those games within the same number of matches played. We can also take a look at both of these teams' forms when they are in their current state, with Tranmere as the home team and Harrogate as the visiting one. The hosts had two BTTS games from their last five outings in front of their fans while Harrogate as an away team has a similar record.
Stats and Market Odds for Tranmere vs Harrogate prediction
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
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Head to Head
Last Five - Tranmere
Last Five - Harrogate Town
These are the Tranmere vs Harrogate odds set by the bookmakers for the match in question:
Tranmere odds: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
Harrogate odds: 13/5 (3.50) – 28.6%
The probability of a home team's win is high enough for bettors to take some action. However, when it comes to these side's goals for the rest of the season, the opinions about the final pick for this bet will differ. You can check our football betting tips today page to get some fresh perspective about the options at hand. Here are some of the possibilities for you to consider: Draw with BTTS is valued at 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1% while looking at Over 1.5 First-Half Goals will give you odds of 3/1 (3.00) – 33.3%.
Tranmere vs Harrogate Lineups, Team News, and Preview
Tranmere
The hosts are closer to the middle part of the League Two rankings than in the other direction, and with eight games to play before the end of the season, they are assured of staying in the league while being at a serious disadvantage when it comes to a possible fight for promotion playoffs. Tranmere has accumulated 13 wins this season but is without one in their last four matches. There are no serious injury issues for the team.
Potential lineup: O'Hara, Hall, Kelleher, Chambers, Kazeem, Chilvers, Ashley, Tchamadeu, Newby, Hopper, Tovide.
Harrogate
Harrogate has taken a tough-minded approach when dealing with their fight for survival in League Two. They have lost only once in their last five matches and managed to take a six-point lead ahead of Hartlepool who is the first team under the relegation line. Harrogate's defending has been an issue most of the season, and things will have to improve further to achieve the team's goal of staying in the league for at least another season. Daniel Grant is doubtful to play on Friday.
Potential lineup: Oxley, Foulds, Eastman, O'Connor, Thomson, Grant, Sutton, Falkingham, Olaigbe, Armstrong, Muldoon.
Starting Lineups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Player to Watch: Luke Armstrong
Harrogate is in the relegation battle, but without Luke Armstrong, they would be hard-pressed to avoid the worst fate. Armstrong has been terrific this season leading the scoring charts with 12 goals in 37 appearances with four assists on the record and with no disciplinary action taken against him. He has played every single available minute in those 37 games which is an impressive feat.
Q&A about Tranmere vs Harrogate prediction
- Where is the match taking place? – The game will be played at Prenton Park in Birkenhead. The home ground to Tranmere Rovers has a seating capacity of 16, 587.
- When is the kick-off? – 19:45 BST, 20:45 CET
- Who is the favorite according to the bookmakers? – Tranmere is considered to be the favourite.
- Who is the current head coach for Tranmere Rovers? Ian Dawes is the current head coach for Tranmere Rovers. The 54-year-old tactician averages 0.50 points after two games in charge of 1 draw and a loss.
- Who is the visiting head coach and how has he performed so far? The current Harrogate head coach is 45-year-old Simon Weaver. The visiting tactician averages 1.37 points from 241 matches of 93 wins, 52 draws and 96 defeats. Simon Weaver's preferred formation is 4-4-2.
- How did Harrogate Town AFC perform in their recent away matches against Tranmere Rovers? In recent trips to Tranmere, Harrogate recorded LWLW
- What is the current home record of Tranmere Rovers? Tranmere is 13th out of 24 teams in home performance. They have 29 points from 19 home wins of 8 wins and 5 draws.
- How has Harrogate Town performed away from home so far? Harrogate Town is ranked 19th on the road after bagging 16 points from 4 wins and 4 draws.