Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
Barnet presents solid home form with a record of 38% wins and only 38% losses at their own stadium, having gained as many as 10 points in their last 5 overall matches (2 PPG) with a form of dwwlw. The hosts possess better offensive indicators in home matches (xG 1.84 vs 1.33 for the guests away) and significantly higher average possession (58% vs 47%). Tranmere Rovers is going through a catastrophic run with only 1 victory in the last 5 matches (0.6 PPG) and a form of lwlll, conceding as many as 12 goals in the process. The visitors have a clearly weaker defense away (averaging 1.77 goals conceded) compared to Barnet at home (1.38), and their xG Against of 1.71 suggests vulnerability to conceding goals. Taking into account the hosts' advantage in possession, better form, and the home asset, Barnet has a real chance to gain three points, although the even record of both teams in home/away matches (38% wins) and the unpredictability of the league dictate caution in predictions.
Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnet played against Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 27, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Barnet has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnet scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.12. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.56 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Barnet's games and 70% of Tranmere Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 59%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnet has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.42 per game. Barnet takes 14.2 shots per game, while Tranmere Rovers takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnet leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnet's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Tranmere Rovers, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Barnet presents solid home form with a record of 38% wins and only 38% losses at their own stadium, having gained as many as 10 points in their last 5 overall matches (2 PPG) with a form of dwwlw. The hosts possess better offensive indicators in home matches (xG 1.84 vs 1.33 for the guests away) and significantly higher average possession (58% vs 47%). Tranmere Rovers is going through a catastrophic run with only 1 victory in the last 5 matches (0.6 PPG) and a form of lwlll, conceding as many as 12 goals in the process. The visitors have a clearly weaker defense away (averaging 1.77 goals conceded) compared to Barnet at home (1.38), and their xG Against of 1.71 suggests vulnerability to conceding goals. Taking into account the hosts' advantage in possession, better form, and the home asset, Barnet has a real chance to gain three points, although the even record of both teams in home/away matches (38% wins) and the unpredictability of the league dictate caution in predictions.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barnet | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Barnet is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Barnet · 0.6 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Tranmere Rovers is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Barnet · 1.56 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Barnet is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Barnet · 1.7 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Barnet scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnet
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnet - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barnet
Tranmere Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Barnet | Liga | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.46 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Barnet's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Tranmere Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Barnet 1:0 Tranmere Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers?
Barnet score 1.35 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.56. The EFL League Two average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Barnet's matches and 70% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Barnet and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Barnet have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers?
The statistical background for Barnet vs Tranmere Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.