EFL League TwoSMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield14°7,6 mm18 km/h

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    The model's lean: 1 · Chesterfield (62%)

    Chesterfield vs Tranmere Rovers · EFL League Two

    1 · Chesterfield 62%X 22%16% Tranmere Rovers · 2

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    Analysis: Chesterfield – Tranmere Rovers

    Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work

    TEXT (corrected):

    Chesterfield's expected goals figure of 1.97 looms large over this League Two matchup against Tranmere Rovers. It underscores the hosts' offensive potential, hinting that they might find the net with ease. Despite being narrowly behind Tranmere in actual points, Chesterfield leads in expected points, 9.3 to 7.1, reflecting underlying performances that suggest they may have been a touch unlucky so far. This disparity between expected and actual points is a common theme: while Tranmere may have grabbed a slight edge in tangible results, the xG data paints a different picture.

    Chesterfield's strength lies in their ability to control possession, a trait they share with Tranmere. This stylistic clash might lead to a tactical chess match, but the home side's superior xG of 1.7 per match compared to Tranmere's 1.1 should tilt the scales. Their defensive numbers also favor them, with an xGA of 1.3 per match versus Tranmere's 1.7, suggesting Chesterfield should be fairly solid at the back. Still, with a 52% likelihood of both teams scoring, Tranmere's attack — misfiring as it may be — could find a glimmer of hope.

    Head-to-head results since 2023 reveal a deadlock: one win apiece and two draws. The small sample size, just four matches, means these results carry less weight than the current form and expected goals data. Chesterfield's ability to generate nearly double the expected goals of Tranmere suggests they are more likely to break the deadlock of recent encounters.

    The model forecasts a 2-0 or 1-0 victory for Chesterfield, each with an 11% likelihood. The probabilities also lean slightly towards over 2.5 goals, standing at 55%. Given these insights, the hosts appear poised to take control, and a Chesterfield win at 62% probability seems plausible.

    ChesterfieldChesterfield
    Form LDDWW
    League ranking xG #4xGA #12xT #13xP/match #5Points #13
    Key players
    • Louie MarshLWxG 0.48 · xT -0.01
    • Dilan MarkandayRWxG 0.21 · xT 0.07
    • Lee BonisFxG 0.65 · xT 0.02
    Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
    Form DDWLD
    League ranking xG #15xGA #22xT #20xP/match #21Points #10
    Key players
    • Zane OkoroRWxG 0.26 · xT -0.01
    • Dylan JonesFxG 0.54 · xT 0.03
    • William Robert VaulksCMxG 0.07 · xT 0.11

    Match prediction: Chesterfield – Tranmere Rovers

    Predicted score matrix

    Tranmere Rovers →
    Chesterfield →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–05.9%
    0–14.8%
    0–22.3%
    0–30.7%
    0–4+0.2%
    1
    1–010.8%
    1–110.4%
    1–24.6%
    1–31.4%
    1–4+0.4%
    2
    2–010.9%
    2–19.9%
    2–24.5%
    2–31.4%
    2–4+0.4%
    3
    3–07.1%
    3–16.5%
    3–23.0%
    3–30.9%
    3–4+0.2%
    4+
    4+–05.5%
    4+–15.0%
    4+–22.3%
    4+–30.7%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.2-011%
    2. 2.1-011%
    3. 3.1-110%
    4. 4.2-110%
    5. 5.3-07%
    Expected goals
    1,97–0,91
    Both teams to score
    52%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,9
    Under 2,545%
    –
    Over 2,555%
    –

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Chesterfield to win62%
    • Over 1.5 goals79%

    Combined probability

    51%

    Fair odds

    1.96

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Chesterfield to win62%
    • Over 2.5 goals55%
    • Ruel Dimitrios Sotiriou to score38%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score52%
    • Over 2.5 goals55%
    • Ruel Dimitrios Sotiriou to score38%
    • Samuel Joseph Finley to be booked24%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

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    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    4 matches
    Chesterfield 1Draw 2Tranmere Rovers 1
    Goals: 5–6 (⌀ 2,8)

    Head-to-head based on League Two data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Chesterfield
    Tranmere Rovers
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Chesterfield (10–8)
    Tranmere Rovers (9–7)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Chesterfield
    Lewis Gordon: 240 passningar, xT 0.49GordonJack Benjamin Simpson: 239 passningar, xT 0.71SimpsonRemeao Andrew Hutton: 218 passningar, xT 1.5HuttonKyle Mcfadzean: 213 passningar, xT 0.3McfadzeanGeorge McEachran: 183 passningar, xT 0.26McEachranRyan Stirk: 169 passningar, xT 0.31StirkRyan Thomas William Boot: 132 passningar, xT 0.25BootLiam Mandeville: 121 passningar, xT 0MandevilleDilan Markanday: 113 passningar, xT 0.21MarkandayLouie Marsh: 74 passningar, xT 0.01MarshJoshua Abdulai Koroma: 50 passningar, xT -0.04Koroma
    Tranmere Rovers
    William Robert Vaulks: 204 passningar, xT 0.32VaulksJacob Vaughan Slater: 147 passningar, xT 0.39SlaterJoel Toby Senior: 130 passningar, xT 0.37SeniorThomas Christopher Ince: 113 passningar, xT 0.41InceLuke Paul McGee: 103 passningar, xT 0.22McGeeTom George Sawyer Conlon: 95 passningar, xT 0.22ConlonNathan Smith: 88 passningar, xT 0.3SmithBobby Faulkner: 81 passningar, xT 0.06FaulknerCharlie Whitaker: 68 passningar, xT 0.17WhitakerSam Finley: 61 passningar, xT 0.06FinleyJordan Turnbull: 61 passningar, xT 0.11Turnbull
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Chesterfield
    Lewis Gordon: 240 passningar, xT 0.49GordonJack Benjamin Simpson: 239 passningar, xT 0.71SimpsonRemeao Andrew Hutton: 218 passningar, xT 1.5HuttonKyle Mcfadzean: 213 passningar, xT 0.3McfadzeanGeorge McEachran: 183 passningar, xT 0.26McEachranRyan Stirk: 169 passningar, xT 0.31StirkRyan Thomas William Boot: 132 passningar, xT 0.25BootLiam Mandeville: 121 passningar, xT 0MandevilleDilan Markanday: 113 passningar, xT 0.21MarkandayLouie Marsh: 74 passningar, xT 0.01MarshJoshua Abdulai Koroma: 50 passningar, xT -0.04Koroma
    Tranmere Rovers
    William Robert Vaulks: 204 passningar, xT 0.32VaulksJacob Vaughan Slater: 147 passningar, xT 0.39SlaterJoel Toby Senior: 130 passningar, xT 0.37SeniorThomas Christopher Ince: 113 passningar, xT 0.41InceLuke Paul McGee: 103 passningar, xT 0.22McGeeTom George Sawyer Conlon: 95 passningar, xT 0.22ConlonNathan Smith: 88 passningar, xT 0.3SmithBobby Faulkner: 81 passningar, xT 0.06FaulknerCharlie Whitaker: 68 passningar, xT 0.17WhitakerSam Finley: 61 passningar, xT 0.06FinleyJordan Turnbull: 61 passningar, xT 0.11Turnbull

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceChesterfieldTranmere Rovers
    Points89
    xPoints9.37.1
    xG per match1.71.1
    xGA per match1.31.7
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.420.29
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.340.09
    Playing styleChesterfieldTranmere Rovers
    Build-up efficiency0.330.34
    Field tilt0.630.42
    xT per match0.860.64
    xTA per match0.880.94
    Won balls, offensive half2630
    Pressing intensity0.220.22
    Pressing efficiency0.370.4
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.380.39
    Entries into the box per match139
    Entries into the box against912
    Pass completion %0.730.63
    Pass completion % under pressure0.70.61
    Passes per match378240
    Passes against per match261246
    Switches of play per match39.914.8
    Long balls per match4736
    Set piecesChesterfieldTranmere Rovers
    xG from free kicks0.010.05
    Corners per match3.63.5
    Corners against per match35.3
    xG per corner0.040.01
    xGA per corner against0.020.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.430.24
    First touch, defensive corners %0.560.59
    OtherChesterfieldTranmere Rovers
    Throw-in control0.830.78
    The goalkeepersRyan Thomas William Boot (Chesterfield)Luke Paul McGee (Tranmere Rovers)
    Saves1911
    Save %70%65%
    xG prevented72%36%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Chesterfield vs Tranmere Rovers according to our model?

    The model gives Chesterfield a 62% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Chesterfield 62%, draw 22%, Tranmere Rovers 16%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 2-0 at 11% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 55% and under at 45%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 52% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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