Tranmere v Oxford United prediction

League One · · Prenton Park

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The match

Tranmere host Oxford United in League One on Saturday 25 April (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Oxford United have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Tranmere have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 2.38. Tranmere have scored 36 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Tranmere have conceded 60 goals, the third-most of the 23 clubs.

10 of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Oxford United have two wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.17 and conceding 1.50. Oxford United have scored 61 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Oxford United have conceded 37 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 23 clubs.

Tranmere have won their last three matches in all competitions. Oxford United have won their last five matches in all competitions. Tranmere (21st) and Oxford United (fourth) are 28 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Oxford United the stronger side, 363 rating points above Tranmere (Oxford United 1749, Tranmere 1386, after at least 34 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 14 September 2019, finished Oxford United 3–0 Tranmere.

Team news

Predicted Tranmere XI (4-4-2): H. Male, J. Slater, J. Senior, G. Nevett, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, J. Ironside, D. Jones — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, M. Ellis (4.6 per match over three appearances, two goals) and K. Morris (3.3 per match over 36 appearances, two goals and seven assists) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Ellis averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 270 minutes. K. Morris averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 3097 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Oxford United XI (4-3-3): J. Cumming, M. Helik, C. Brown, J. Currie, P. Kioso, C. Brannagan, S. Dembélé, K. Andrews, M. Harris, G. O'Donkor, A. Emakhu — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Henry (4.1 per match over 30 appearances, 11 goals and seven assists) and Marcus Browne (3.8 per match over 11 appearances, four goals and three assists) have been Oxford United’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Oxford United (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Henry averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 2599 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Marcus Browne averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1186 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · League One · Prenton Park
  • Head-to-head (last 1): Tranmere 0 · draws 0 · Oxford United 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Tranmere 3W 1D 1L · Oxford United 5W 0D 0L

Tranmere v Oxford United (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 2
Goals
against 1.75 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 5.86
Corners
against 4.67 / 5.29 · 2 of the last 3 over 9.5
over 6 matches
2.33 / 4.43
Shots on target
against 5.5 / 4.57 · 2 of the last 3 over 8.5
over 6 matches
2 / 1.14
Cards
against 1.8 / 2.29 · 3 of the last 3 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameTranmere for / againstLineOxford United for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.75 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 4.67 against n 6
9.5standard
5.86 for · 5.29 against n 7
Shots
9.83 for · 16.67 against n 6
19.5standard
13.86 for · 11.43 against n 7
Shots on target
2.33 for · 5.5 against n 6
8.5standard
4.43 for · 4.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
13 for · 14.67 against n 6
21.5standard
12.57 for · 11.43 against n 7
Cards shown
2 for · 1.8 against n 6
3.5standard
1.14 for · 2.29 against n 7

Tranmere

Tranmere Goalkeeper

Tranmere — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
S. Davies30882642 min862.9 /90571.9 /9000 /90
A. Chapman690540 min193.2 /90101.7 /9000 /90
L. Pilling15858 min11.6 /9011.6 /9000 /90
Tranmere — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
S. Davies n 890
3.58/5
A. Chapman n 690
3.25/5

Tranmere Defensive

Tranmere — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
E. Monthe32902874 min331 /90260.8 /90260.8 /90not recorded in FA Cup331 /9070.2 /90
L. Ridehalgh30862587 min672.3 /90240.8 /90110.4 /90not recorded in FA Cup240.8 /9030.1 /90
J. Caprice21881854 min261.3 /9090.4 /90100.5 /90not recorded in FA Cup120.6 /9000 /90
S. Nelson18861552 min110.6 /90261.5 /90160.9 /90not recorded in FA Cup241.4 /9040.2 /90
G. Ray15791183 min90.7 /90110.8 /90100.8 /90not recorded in FA Cup141.1 /9030.2 /90
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Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Morris n 890
0.52/1
1.96/5
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E. Monthe n 889.3
1.68/3
1.14/3
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S. Davies n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
—
L. Ridehalgh n 881.5
1.15/3
0.63/1
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D. Perkins n 860.6
1.35/2
1.34/2
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Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Morris n 890
2.37/6
E. Monthe n 889.3
1.45/5
L. Ridehalgh n 881.5
38/6
D. Perkins n 860.6
2.46/3
C. Jennings n 861.4
1.15/1
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Tranmere Attacking

Tranmere — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Morgan Ferrier22721585 min80.5 /9010.1 /90301.7 /90120.7 /90140.8 /90160.9 /90
P. Mullin1753897 min20.2 /9010.1 /90313.1 /9090.9 /90101 /9090.9 /90
R. Hepburn-Murphy1557856 min40.4 /9000 /90252.6 /9080.8 /90111.2 /90192 /90
S. Payne1470974 min40.4 /9020.2 /90242.2 /90141.3 /90141.3 /9020.2 /90
J. Vaughan875603 min30.4 /9000 /90131.9 /9050.7 /9071 /9050.7 /90
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Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Morris n 890
2.16/4
0.53/1
E. Monthe n 889.3
0.53/1
0.11/0
S. Davies n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Ridehalgh n 881.5
0.11/0
00/0
D. Perkins n 860.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Morris n 890
00/0
0.11/0
E. Monthe n 889.3
0.11/0
00/0
S. Davies n 890
00/0
0.11/0
L. Ridehalgh n 881.5
00/0
00/0
D. Perkins n 860.6
00/0
00/0
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Oxford United

Oxford United Goalkeeper

Oxford United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
S. Eastwood29902610 min732.5 /90331.1 /9000 /90
J. Archer790630 min142 /9060.9 /9000 /90
Oxford United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
S. Eastwood n 890
2.96/4
J. Archer n 790
23/3

Oxford United Defensive

Oxford United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
R. Dickie35893105 min280.8 /90912.6 /90230.7 /90not recorded in League One270.8 /9080.2 /90
J. Ruffels35893101 min210.6 /90451.3 /9040.1 /90not recorded in League One250.7 /9020.1 /90
J. Mousinho24902160 min190.8 /90492 /90110.5 /90not recorded in League One220.9 /9050.2 /90
C. Cadden21881843 min120.6 /90201 /9070.3 /90not recorded in League One100.5 /9000 /90
E. Moore17821398 min40.3 /90211.4 /9080.5 /90not recorded in League One120.8 /9010.1 /90
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Oxford United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Dickie n 890
0.85/1
1.86/4
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J. Ruffels n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
—
Álex Gorrín n 876.4
3.27/6
0.94/2
—
C. Brannagan n 890
1.45/4
0.64/1
—
S. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
—
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Oxford United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Dickie n 890
1.37/3
J. Ruffels n 890
1.35/3
Álex Gorrín n 876.4
3.48/8
C. Brannagan n 890
2.47/6
J. Henry n 886
0.85/1
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Oxford United Attacking

Oxford United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
T. Fosu25791974 min70.3 /9020.1 /90663 /90251.1 /90391.8 /90502.3 /90
M. Taylor25741857 min130.6 /9050.2 /90542.6 /90251.2 /90291.4 /9070.3 /90
J. Mackie22621374 min20.1 /9010.1 /90281.8 /90100.7 /90110.7 /9010.1 /90
N. Holland862498 min00 /9000 /90183.3 /9030.5 /9020.4 /9081.4 /90
R. Hall842332 min10.3 /9000 /90123.3 /9020.5 /9041.1 /9020.5 /90
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Oxford United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Dickie n 890
1.46/3
00/0
J. Ruffels n 890
0.84/1
0.53/1
Álex Gorrín n 876.4
00/0
00/0
C. Brannagan n 890
1.16/2
0.43/0
S. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
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Oxford United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Dickie n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. Ruffels n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
Álex Gorrín n 876.4
00/0
00/0
C. Brannagan n 890
00/0
0.32/0
S. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Tranmere v Oxford United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
TranmereDLWWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Oxford UnitedWWWWW
Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2.8 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 1
Tranmere 0 · 0 draws · Oxford United 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2019-09-14 Oxford United 3–0 Tranmere
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Tranmere#21 pos32 pts34 pl-24 GD
Oxford United#4 pos60 pts35 pl+24 GD
Goals per game
Tranmere scored1.06
Oxford United scored1.74
Tranmere conceded1.76
Oxford United conceded1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Oxford United?
In their last 1 meetings, Tranmere won 0, Oxford United won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Tranmere and Oxford United?
Recent form — Tranmere 3W 1D 1L; Oxford United 5W 0D 0L.

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