Our Harrogate Town vs Tranmere Prediction: 1-3
Harrogate Town vs Tranmere in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. Our prediction leans towards a 1-3 away victory, though another solid betting option is over 2.5 goals, considering both teams’ attacking form.
This Harrogate Town vs Tranmere prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Harrogate Town's Last Match – Harrogate Town vs Milton Keynes Dons
After suffering a 0-4 England League 2 loss to Milton Keynes Dons, Harrogate Town must win to get back on track. In that match, Harrogate Town controlled 49% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harrogate Town | 49% | 0 (2) | 0.52 | 46 |
Milton Keynes Dons | 51% | 0 (9) | 2.17 | 69 |
Tranmere's Last Match – Oldham vs Tranmere
Tranmere will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 England League 2 loss to Oldham on December 20. In that match, Tranmere recorded 64% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oldham | 36% | 11 (7) | 1.48 | 25 |
Tranmere | 64% | 10 (4) | 1.29 | 66 |
Harrogate Town vs Tranmere Stats
Key Stats
| Harrogate Town | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Harrogate Town are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Tranmere average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.



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