Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale Prediction & Betting Tips - Carabao Cup
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Carabao Cup Predictions
It’s a clash of League Two sides in the preliminary round of the 2026-27 EFL Cup as Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale clash at Prenton Park on Saturday. The Rovers and the ‘Dale’ are likely to give it their all in their first competitive match of the season, and our prediction backs goals from both teams.
The winner of this match will go on to play Bradford City in the first round of the Northern section.
Tranmere finished 21st in League Two last season, the second consecutive campaign that they finished 20th or below. The Rovers will be hopeful of doing well this year, although the first challenge is the EFL Cup, where they could never go beyond the second round since the 2001-02 campaign.
The hosts warmed up with a 2-0 win over Blackpool earlier in this month but finished with 11 defeats from their last 15 competitive games of the previous campaign (W1, D3), a record they want to change this year.
Rochdale earned their place back in League Two for this campaign, but their preparations haven’t been top-notch. They played four friendlies in the off-season and failed to win any (D2, L2).
The ‘Dale’ haven’t had great success in this competition, either, but have qualified for at least the second round in each of their last eight appearances.
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Tranmere Rovers v Rochdale Best Betting Odds
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3 | 3.5 | 2.39 |
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2.95 | 3.13 | 2.26 |
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2.95 | 3.13 | 2.26 |
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2.95 | 3.13 | 2.26 |
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2.95 | 3.13 | 2.26 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale?
Our prediction for the Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/08/2026 between Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale in Carabao Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 21.66% for a win of Tranmere Rovers against Rochdale with odds of 3 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale is 32.18% with odds of 3.5 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 46.16% chance ⭐ for a win of Rochdale vs Tranmere Rovers with odds of 2.39 at Stake.
Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale Form
Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 May 2026 - League Two
25 Apr 2026 - League Two
21 Apr 2026 - League Two
18 Apr 2026 - League Two
11 Apr 2026 - League Two
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 May 2026 - League Two
18 Apr 2026 - League Two
6 Apr 2026 - League Two
21 Mar 2026 - League Two
17 Mar 2026 - League Two
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - League Two
21 Apr 2026 - League Two
11 Apr 2026 - League Two
3 Apr 2026 - League Two
14 Mar 2026 - League Two
3 Mar 2026 - League Two
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - National League
3 May 2026 - National League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3 May 2026 - National League
25 Apr 2026 - National League
11 Apr 2026 - National League
3 Apr 2026 - National League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - National League
18 Apr 2026 - National League
6 Apr 2026 - National League
28 Mar 2026 - National League
Tranmere Rovers - Rochdale Key Points
- Four of Tranmere’s last six matches have seen both teams score.
- Tranmere failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven home competitive games.
- Eight of Rochdale’s last nine games have all seen BTTS.
- Six of Rochdale’s last seven away competitive games have produced BTTS.
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Our Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale Prediction
Tranmere had a disastrous end to their League Two campaign last year, so the home fans will hope for a better start to this season. Rochdale also carry high hopes, as they begin their campaign in League Two after three seasons in the National League. Both teams have had contrasting results in the pre-season friendlies. Going by those results, Rochdale will fancy their chances of an upset.
This game promises to be a close one, though, and value could be found in the goals market. Our Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale prediction is BTTS.
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