Stockport vs Tranmere prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 12, 2024
Stockport County
Tranmere
On November 12, "Edgeley Park" will host the 3rd-round match of the English Football League Trophy, with Stockport taking on Tranmere. For this game, I suggest a bet on goals, cards, or the winner.
Stockport
Stockport had a successful previous season, finishing first in League Two and securing promotion. They’ve shown solid form at their new level, with very few losses, although nearly half of their games have ended in draws. They advanced in the cup last week by defeating Forest Green. While they did suffer a significant 0-5 loss to Wycombe, they bounced back impressively, thrashing Bolton by the same scoreline.
In the Football League Trophy, Stockport started with a 4-1 win over Accrington Stanley and followed it up by defeating Everton U-21 with the same score, securing their place in the tournament playoffs.
Tranmere
Tranmere has had a relatively unremarkable season, including a struggle to avoid relegation in League Two last year, ultimately finishing 16th. Currently, they’ve won just one of their last ten games, recently getting eliminated from the FA Cup. However, they managed to beat Newport 2-1 in their latest outing, yet they still sit 17th in the table and are primarily focused on avoiding relegation from League Two.
In the Football League Trophy, the "Super Whites" began with a loss to Everton U-21 but then defeated Accrington 2-1, keeping their hopes alive for advancing out of the group.
Match Facts
- Stockport has won three of their last four games.
- Tranmere has lost four of their last six games.
- Stockport leads at halftime in 39% of their matches, while Tranmere leads in 30%.
Head-to-Head
In 2023, Stockport, known as the "Hatters," won both encounters. However, Tranmere delivered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Stockport in February.
Prediction: Stockport vs Tranmere
Bookmakers are skeptical that this match will be highly competitive. Although Stockport has no specific motivation here, they have a clear edge in both class and form. They should secure a home win against this opponent under these conditions (odds: 1.81).
