Salford City FC
Football England - EFL League Two Peninsula Stadium Sat 6 Sep 22:00
Tranmere Rovers FC
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League Two Betting Preview: Salford vs Tranmere

Salford host Tranmere in this League Two clash at Peninsula Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Rovers Can Trouble Ammies

When Tranmere clash against Salford, we will take the former at 1.81 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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Salford Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Salford City had a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was at home to Cheltenham Town at Peninsula Stadium.

Tranmere Rovers were beaten 2-1 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Notts County at Prenton Park.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Salford who were victorious when they last faced Tranmere. At Peninsula Stadium, a 2-0 home triumph was recorded. The previous 10 H2H games have featured four Tranmere wins, four draws and two Salford victories.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Salford logo Salford 8 5 1 2 13 9 4 13:9 16
16 Tranmere logo Tranmere 7 2 3 2 11 8 3 11:8 9
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Confirmed Lineups

Salford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Mark Howard (GK), Brandon Cooper, Michael Rose, Luke Garbutt, Matt Butcher, Haji Mnoga, Kallum Cesay, Jorge Grant, Kadeem Harris, Daniel Udoh, Cole Stockton.

Tranmere confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Joe Murphy (GK), Lee O'Connor, Nathan Smith, Jordan Turnbull, Cameron Norman, Patrick Brough, Billy Blacker, Charlie Whitaker, Richard Smallwood, Omari Patrick, Joe Ironside.

Salford vs Tranmere Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Salford vs Tranmere with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Tranmere +0.25 for this League Two clash, with an attractive 1.81 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent League Two stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Salford vs Tranmere league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Tranmere in 5 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Tranmere in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Tranmere in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Salford in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Salford in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Salford in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Salford in 8 of their last 10 games against Tranmere.

Tranmere +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Salford Salford logo 0 - 1 Tranmere logo Tranmere

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Tranmere to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of 6.25, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Tranmere +0.25
Both Team To Score No
Total Goals Under 2.5

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Salford vs Tranmere Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Salford Betting Favourites to Win

Salford City are forecasted to have a 45% chance of triumphing in this League Two encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being 2.20. Tranmere Rovers are the outsiders at 3.00 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Tranmere are 2.16 here. However, if you want to back favourites Salford, then 1.60 is on offer.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at 1.76 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result
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Double Chance
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Asian Handicap
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Both Teams to Score
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Peninsula Stadium
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Salford Struggling to Kick Drawing Habit at Home

Salford have not tasted defeat at Peninsula Stadium in three straight matches. Karl Robinson's team have finished with five draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Tranmere have gone unbeaten away in the last five games. Rovers have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

When the sides last met at Peninsula Stadium, Salford beat Tranmere 2-0. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Peninsula Stadium have ended in two Tranmere victories, two draws and a solitary win for Salford.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Salford logo Salford Home Stats 2-5-3 2.90 1.30 1.60 6 4 8 2
Tranmere logo Tranmere Away Stats 3-5-2 2.60 1.50 1.10 4 6 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Salford logo Salford League Stats
Tranmere logo Tranmere League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Salford vs Tranmere Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Salford vs Tranmere, check the team news first. Expect the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups along with timely injury updates.

Salford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Tranmere Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Salford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

33 Mark Howard
15 Brandon Cooper 5 Michael Rose 29 Luke Garbutt 18 Matt Butcher
19 Haji Mnoga 21 Kallum Cesay 8 Jorge Grant 14 Kadeem Harris
23 Daniel Udoh 9 Cole Stockton
13 Joe Murphy
22 Lee O'Connor 5 Nathan Smith 4 Jordan Turnbull 2 Cameron Norman 3 Patrick Brough
24 Billy Blacker 7 Charlie Whitaker 6 Richard Smallwood
11 Omari Patrick 29 Joe Ironside

Tranmere Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Salford Substitutes

  • 3Kevin Berkoe
  • 4Ossama Ashley
  • 6Oliver Turton
  • 7Benjamin Woodburn
  • 11Jay Bird
  • 17Josh Austerfield
  • 27Nicolas Siri

Tranmere Substitutes

  • 10Josh Davison
  • 12Jack Barrett
  • 14Jayden Joseph
  • 16Jason Lowe
  • 17Sol Solomon
  • 18Connor Jennings
  • 25Taylan Harris

Previous Salford Lineups

30 Aug League Two
Salford 1-1 Cheltenham
23 Aug League Two
Walsall 1-0 Salford
20 Aug League Two
Newport 0-1 Salford
16 Aug League Two
Salford 2-1 Accr. Stanley
13 Aug EFL Cup
Salford 2-3 Rotherham
09 Aug League Two
Notts County 1-2 Salford

Previous Tranmere Lineups

30 Aug League Two
Tranmere 1-2 Notts County
23 Aug League Two
Crawley 0-2 Tranmere
20 Aug EFL Cup
Tranmere 5-6 Burton
16 Aug League Two
Tranmere 1-1 Gillingham
09 Aug League Two
Tranmere 4-0 Shrewsbury
02 Aug League Two
Colchester 1-1 Tranmere
England FlagLeague Two Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Swindon 8 6 0 2 17:10 18
2 Gillingham 8 5 3 0 12:5 18
3 Salford 8 5 1 2 13:9 16
4 Walsall 8 5 1 2 8:5 16
5 Grimsby 8 4 3 1 14:9 15
6 Chesterfield 8 4 2 2 12:10 14
7 Bromley 8 3 4 1 12:8 13
8 Crewe 8 4 1 3 12:9 13
9 Bristol Rovers 8 4 1 3 9:9 13
10 MK Dons 8 3 3 2 13:7 12
11 Fleetwood 8 3 3 2 10:10 12
12 Notts County 8 3 2 3 12:10 11
13 Cambridge 8 3 2 3 9:8 11
14 Oldham 8 2 4 2 5:5 10
15 Barnet 8 3 1 4 8:11 10
16 Tranmere 7 2 3 2 11:8 9
17 Harrogate 8 2 2 4 8:12 8
18 Crawley 8 2 2 4 7:11 8
19 Colchester 8 1 4 3 7:9 7
20 Accr. Stanley 7 1 3 3 4:7 6
21 Barrow 8 2 0 6 6:11 6
22 Newport 8 1 2 5 8:13 5
23 Shrewsbury 8 1 2 5 6:16 5
24 Cheltenham 8 1 1 6 3:14 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gillingham 4 4 0 0 7:1 12
2 Swindon 4 3 0 1 8:6 9
3 Walsall 4 3 0 1 4:2 9
4 Bromley 4 2 2 0 8:4 8
5 Chesterfield 4 2 2 0 7:4 8
6 Notts County 4 2 1 1 8:5 7
7 Grimsby 4 2 1 1 6:3 7
8 Cambridge 4 2 1 1 4:2 7
9 Salford 4 2 1 1 7:6 7
10 Bristol Rovers 4 2 1 1 3:2 7
11 Crewe 4 2 0 2 4:5 6
12 Tranmere 4 1 2 1 7:4 5
13 Accr. Stanley 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
14 Fleetwood 4 1 2 1 5:7 5
15 MK Dons 4 1 1 2 7:4 4
16 Harrogate 4 1 1 2 5:6 4
17 Crawley 4 1 1 2 4:5 4
18 Oldham 4 1 1 2 3:4 4
19 Cheltenham 4 1 0 3 2:5 3
20 Barrow 4 1 0 3 3:7 3
21 Colchester 4 0 2 2 3:6 2
22 Shrewsbury 4 0 2 2 1:5 2
23 Newport 4 0 1 3 4:7 1
24 Barnet 4 0 1 3 3:8 1