Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Tranmere will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Gillingham and Colchester when they take on Salford on Matchday 8. The Super Whites continue with their old habit of producing fine displays at home, while struggling on the travels and, as a result, they are seen as slim favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Lee O’Connor is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in a 3-0 loss to Colchester United, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Lions, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Walsall and given their poor display in their last meeting with Tranmere (1-5), we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home team. Midfielder Ossama Ashley has been struggling with injury of late, speaking of the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Tranmere):
Based in Birkenhead, Merseyside, Tranmere Rovers are a professional club that compete in the League One. Tranmere were founded back in 1884 under the name of Belmont FC, with the football arms of cricket clubs Lyndhurst Wanderers and Belmont coming together. The club recorded their first win later in 1884 as they outclassed Brunswick Rovers 4-0.
Nowadays Tranmere Rovers play their home games at Prenton Park, the venue which can hold up to 15,567 people. The Rovers wear white shirts and blue shorts in home matches, but back in the 19th century orange and red were the dominating colours on their kit.
Tranmere fans see Bolton Wanderers as the club’s main rivals, but they have built a small rivalry with Chester City and Everton as well. The Prenton Park outfit did well to make it to the League Cup final in the 1993/1994 season, but Aston Villa proved to be a big catch for them in the title game.