Barrow vs Tranmere Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Barrow vs Tranmere Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Barrow host Tranmere Rovers at Holker Street on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 (19:30 GMT) in what’s shaping up to be a balanced but goal-filled encounter. Both sides often produce tight yet entertaining games — and this one looks no different, with both likely to score.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score @ 1.53

Match Details

Date: 7 October 2025

Kick-Off: 19:30 GMT

Competition: England EFL Trophy

Venue: SO Legal Stadium (Holker Street), Barrow-in-Furness

Referee: TBC

Broadcast Details

UK: iFollow / Club streaming

International: Not televised

Barrow vs Tranmere Predictions

Home Win Probability: 33.3%

Away Win Probability: 26.7%

Draw Probability: 40.0%

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1

Both Teams to Score Probability: 60.0%

Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 40.0%

Half-Time/Full-Time Projection: Draw/Draw

Football Park’s Top 2 Best Bets

Both Teams to Score @ 1.53 – Both sides have seen BTTS land in 4 of their last 5 meetings at Holker Street.

Barrow Win @ 2.50 – Decent value with Barrow unbeaten in their last 4 home matches versus Tranmere.

Barrow vs Tranmere – Betting Insights

Expected Match Goals: 2.50

Over 0.5 Goals Probability: 85%

Over 1.5 Goals Probability: 60%

Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 40%

Over 3.5 Goals Probability: 25%

First Half Goals Projection: 1.00 (60% chance of at least one first-half goal)

Expert Betting Tips – Football Park

Best Bet 1: Both Teams to Score @ 1.53

Best Bet 2: Barrow Win @ 2.50

This fixture is historically close — 6 of the last 8 meetings have finished 1-1 or 2-1 either way. Both teams create solid xG chances (Barrow 1.3, Tranmere 1.2 expected goals), so BTTS looks a reliable selection, with a narrow Barrow win also holding appeal.

Head-to-Head – Last 5 Meetings

21 Apr 2025 – Barrow 0-0 Tranmere

06 Jan 2024 – Barrow 1-0 Tranmere

29 Dec 2022 – Barrow 1-2 Tranmere

05 Feb 2022 – Barrow 1-1 Tranmere

29 Dec 2020 – Barrow 1-1 Tranmere

Goals trend: 7 of the last 9 meetings have seen Both Teams to Score, with an average of 2.4 goals per game.

Match Insights

Barrow Expected Goals (xG): 1.30

Tranmere Expected Goals (xG): 1.20

BTTS Probability: 60%

Half-Time Draw Probability: 46.7%

Responsible Betting

All Football Park tips are built on statistical models, but no outcome is ever certain — particularly in EFL Trophy matches where rotation plays a major role. Always stake responsibly and enjoy the game.