EFL League TwoSixfields, Northampton11°10,8 mm16 km/h

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    Northampton TownNorthampton TownPossession control
    0–1
    Tranmere RoversTranmere RoversCounter-attacks & crosses
    The model's lean: 1 · Northampton Town (36%)Best value by the model: 2 · Tranmere Rovers @ 3.27 (+6 %)

    Northampton Town vs Tranmere Rovers · EFL League Two

    1 · Northampton Town 36%X 32%32% Tranmere Rovers · 2

    Prediction summary

    Final score 0–1. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Northampton Town vs Tranmere Rovers (EFL League Two, Tuesday, 20 October 2026): Northampton Town win 36%, draw 32%, Tranmere Rovers win 32%. Expected goals (xG): Northampton Town 1.22, Tranmere Rovers 1.12. Most likely score: 1-1 (14%). Over 2.5 goals 41%, both teams to score 48%. Double chance: Northampton Town or draw 68%, Tranmere Rovers or draw 64%. Prediction updated Monday, 12 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Northampton Town – Tranmere Rovers

    Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work

    As we look ahead to Northampton Town hosting Tranmere Rovers, it's the visitors' counter-attacking prowess that stands out, especially given their current form. With 12 points on the board compared to the hosts' 10, and an xPoints tally of 14.3 against Northampton's 11.5, Tranmere seems to hold a subtle advantage. Their ability to generate 1.2 xG per match speaks volumes about their attacking threat on the break, a style that could frustrate Northampton's possession-based approach.

    Despite the visitors' offensive edge, Northampton's defense has proven to be slightly more robust. Their xGA sits at 1.2 per match, bettering Tranmere's 1.6. Northampton’s defensive solidity might just be what keeps them in the game, especially with the weather set to dampen the flair and favor a grittier battle. The expected rain could very well suppress goal-scoring opportunities, which is already factored into the model's numbers.

    The model suggests a tight contest is on the cards, with the most probable outcomes being 1-1 (14% chance) or a narrow win for either side. With expected goals for Northampton at 1.22 and Tranmere at 1.12, the match leans towards a low-scoring affair. This is further emphasized by the 41% probability for over 2.5 goals and a 48% chance of both teams finding the net.

    For those looking at betting angles, there's a notable value in backing the draw at odds of 3.3 with LeoVegas, given the model's 32% likelihood — translating to a 5% edge. Additionally, the under 2.5 goals market at 1.769 offers a 4% advantage, which aligns well with the weather conditions and the xG projections. If you're hedging around defensive resilience over attacking flair, these angles provide intriguing opportunities.

    Northampton TownNorthampton Town
    Form WLLDW
    League ranking xG #23xGA #8xT #23xP/match #17Points #22
    Key players
    • Lee EvansCDMxG 0.02 · xT 0.05
    • Owen DaleFxG 0.16 · xT 0.15
    • Elliott Jordan MooreCBxG 0.02 · xT 0.08
    Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
    Form DDLDL
    League ranking xG #13xGA #22xT #17xP/match #15Points #17
    Key players
    • William Robert VaulksCMxG 0.05 · xT 0.09
    • Dylan JonesFxG 0.48 · xT 0.11
    • Thomas Christopher InceRWxG 0.26 · xT 0.11
    Final score
    0 – 1
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Northampton Town 36% · Draw 32% · Tranmere Rovers 32%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - TranmereBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 12,12fair 15,91-24 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - NorthamptonBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 8,50fair 13,60-38 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Northampton Town – Tranmere Rovers

    Predicted score matrix

    Tranmere Rovers →
    Northampton Town →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–010.0%
    0–110.4%
    0–26.1%
    0–32.3%
    0–4+0.8%
    1
    1–011.3%
    1–113.6%
    1–27.4%
    1–32.8%
    1–4+1.0%
    2
    2–07.1%
    2–18.0%
    2–24.5%
    2–31.7%
    2–4+0.6%
    3
    3–02.9%
    3–13.2%
    3–21.8%
    3–30.7%
    3–4+0.2%
    4+
    4+–01.1%
    4+–11.3%
    4+–20.7%
    4+–30.3%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-114%
    2. 2.1-011%
    3. 3.0-110%
    4. 4.0-010%
    5. 5.2-18%
    Expected goals
    1,22–1,12
    Both teams to score
    48%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,3
    Under 2,559%
    @1.71EV+0%
    Over 2,541%
    @2.16

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Northampton Town or draw (1X)67%
    • Under 3.5 goals79%

    Combined probability

    53%

    Fair odds

    1.89

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

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Northampton Town or draw (1X)67%
    • Under 2.5 goals59%
    • Joseph Oliver Wormleighton to score19%

    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 score48%
    • Over 2.5 goals41%
    • Thomas Christopher Ince to score20%
    • Lee Evans to be booked23%

    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.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · Tranmere Rovers32% probability@3.27PinnacleEV+6%reference odds
    • X · Draw32% probability@3.31PinnacleEV+5%reference odds
    • X · Draw32% probability@3.25LeoVegasEV+3%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Northampton TownX2 · Tranmere Rovers
    Betsafe2.22
    EV+ 2%
    3.20
    EV+ 2%
    3.15
    LeoVegas2.20
    EV+ 3%
    3.25
    EV+ 0%
    3.10
    Nordicbet2.22
    EV+ 2%
    3.20
    EV+ 2%
    3.15
    Pinnacle2.27
    EV+ 5%
    3.31
    EV+ 6%
    3.27

    Odds updated 20 Oct, 13:36

    Odds movement

    10 %
    44 %39 %

    2.27 → 2.27

    X-1 %
    31 %26 %

    3.33 → 3.31

    2+6 %
    32 %27 %

    3.09 → 3.27

    Over 2,5+7 %
    48 %43 %

    2.02 → 2.16

    Pinnacle · 9 recorded price levels · 18/10/2026 → 20/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

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

    Northampton Town
    Tranmere Rovers
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Northampton Town (6–7)
    Tranmere Rovers (14–15)
    Pass networks

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

    Northampton Town
    Elliott Jordan Moore: 162 passningar, xT 0.52MooreJoseph Oliver Wormleighton: 143 passningar, xT 0.15WormleightonJonathan Neil Guthrie: 130 passningar, xT 0.28GuthrieTyrese Momodu Fornah: 109 passningar, xT 0.23FornahLee Evans: 80 passningar, xT 0.1EvansJames Ian Maxwell: 76 passningar, xT 0.2MaxwellJoe Obrien Whitmarsh: 68 passningar, xT 0.11WhitmarshZachary Anton John Jeacock: 55 passningar, xT 0.38JeacockConnor Lemonheigh-Evans: 48 passningar, xT 0.37Lemonheigh-EvansOwen Dale: 45 passningar, xT 0.49DaleJoshua Alan Powell: 39 passningar, xT 0.04Powell
    Tranmere Rovers
    William Robert Vaulks: 194 passningar, xT 0.29VaulksJacob Vaughan Slater: 154 passningar, xT 1.11SlaterTom George Sawyer Conlon: 150 passningar, xT 0.14ConlonHarrison Male: 119 passningar, xT 0.35MaleJoel Toby Senior: 117 passningar, xT 0.34SeniorNathan Smith: 110 passningar, xT 0.08SmithThomas Christopher Ince: 109 passningar, xT 0.71InceGeorge Patrick Nevett: 86 passningar, xT 0.39NevettCharlie Whitaker: 64 passningar, xT 0.02WhitakerBobby Faulkner: 46 passningar, xT 0.06FaulknerJoe Ironside: 31 passningar, xT 0.13Ironside
    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.

    Northampton Town
    Elliott Jordan Moore: 162 passningar, xT 0.52MooreJoseph Oliver Wormleighton: 143 passningar, xT 0.15WormleightonJonathan Neil Guthrie: 130 passningar, xT 0.28GuthrieTyrese Momodu Fornah: 109 passningar, xT 0.23FornahLee Evans: 80 passningar, xT 0.1EvansJames Ian Maxwell: 76 passningar, xT 0.2MaxwellJoe Obrien Whitmarsh: 68 passningar, xT 0.11WhitmarshZachary Anton John Jeacock: 55 passningar, xT 0.38JeacockConnor Lemonheigh-Evans: 48 passningar, xT 0.37Lemonheigh-EvansOwen Dale: 45 passningar, xT 0.49DaleJoshua Alan Powell: 39 passningar, xT 0.04Powell
    Tranmere Rovers
    William Robert Vaulks: 194 passningar, xT 0.29VaulksJacob Vaughan Slater: 154 passningar, xT 1.11SlaterTom George Sawyer Conlon: 150 passningar, xT 0.14ConlonHarrison Male: 119 passningar, xT 0.35MaleJoel Toby Senior: 117 passningar, xT 0.34SeniorNathan Smith: 110 passningar, xT 0.08SmithThomas Christopher Ince: 109 passningar, xT 0.71InceGeorge Patrick Nevett: 86 passningar, xT 0.39NevettCharlie Whitaker: 64 passningar, xT 0.02WhitakerBobby Faulkner: 46 passningar, xT 0.06FaulknerJoe Ironside: 31 passningar, xT 0.13Ironside

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceNorthampton TownTranmere Rovers
    Points1012
    xPoints11.514.3
    xG per match0.941.2
    xGA per match1.21.6
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.140.27
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.210.13
    Playing styleNorthampton TownTranmere Rovers
    Build-up efficiency0.320.34
    Field tilt0.430.41
    xT per match0.610.76
    xTA per match0.861
    Won balls, offensive half2530
    Pressing intensity0.230.23
    Pressing efficiency0.370.36
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.340.34
    Entries into the box per match1110
    Entries into the box against1113
    Pass completion %0.650.64
    Pass completion % under pressure0.610.61
    Passes per match245247
    Passes against per match327293
    Switches of play per match14.415.6
    Long balls per match2334
    Set piecesNorthampton TownTranmere Rovers
    xG from free kicks0.170.04
    Corners per match5.33.2
    Corners against per match3.95.8
    xG per corner0.020.02
    xGA per corner against0.010.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.490.33
    First touch, defensive corners %0.680.53
    OtherNorthampton TownTranmere Rovers
    Throw-in control0.730.74
    The goalkeepersZachary Anton John Jeacock (Northampton Town)Harrison Male (Tranmere Rovers)
    Saves2115
    Save %75%63%
    xG prevented44%38%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Northampton Town vs Tranmere Rovers according to our model?

    The model gives Northampton Town a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Northampton Town 36%, draw 32%, Tranmere Rovers 32%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 14% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 41% and under at 59%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 48% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Northampton Town vs Tranmere Rovers?

    The model expects 1.22 goals (xG) for Northampton Town and 1.12 for Tranmere Rovers, 2.34 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Northampton Town or draw (1X) 68%, Tranmere Rovers or draw (X2) 64% and no draw (12) 68%.

    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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