Tranmere Rovers vs Rotherham United: match statistics
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Tranmere Rovers vs Rotherham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tranmere Rovers plays Rotherham United in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Venue: Prenton Park.
Recent form
Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.67 points per game. Rotherham United has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Tranmere Rovers scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Rotherham United scores 1.33 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Tranmere Rovers's games and 100% of Rotherham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rotherham United has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.12 per game. Tranmere Rovers takes 9.0 shots per game, while Rotherham United takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Rotherham United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tranmere Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Rotherham United, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Tranmere Rovers | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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.
Tranmere Rovers is 26% better for: last-5 form.
1.67 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.33 pts / game - Rotherham United
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 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.33 goals / game - Rotherham United
Tranmere Rovers is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.33 goals / game - Rotherham United
Tranmere Rovers scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Rotherham United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - Tranmere Rovers
Over / Under - Rotherham United
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.
Rotherham United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers · 1.33 pts / game - Rotherham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Tranmere Rovers
Rotherham United
* 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
| Tranmere Rovers | Liga | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.50 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Tranmere Rovers and Rotherham United play?
Tranmere Rovers face Rotherham United on September 1, 2026 in EFL League Two at Prenton Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tranmere Rovers vs Rotherham United?
Tranmere Rovers score 1.67 goals per game on average and Rotherham United 1.33. The EFL League Two average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Tranmere Rovers's matches and 100% of Rotherham United's.
What form are Tranmere Rovers and Rotherham United in?
Over the last 5 games Tranmere Rovers have a 1-2-0 record (1.67 points per game) and Rotherham United 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tranmere Rovers vs Rotherham United?
The statistical background for Tranmere Rovers vs Rotherham United — 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.