Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers: Prediction, lineups & odds (18/04)

Tranmere and Doncaster face off in what is a huge game in League Two which will impact both the relegation picture and the promotion race as the season draws to a close.

Our 3 predictions for Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers

1st prediction: Doncaster Rovers to win or draw
2nd prediction: Over 2.5 goals in the game
3rd prediction: Both teams to score

1st prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers: Doncaster Rovers to win or draw – 1/5

This is a huge game at both ends of the table. A win for Tranmere and results going their way could make them mathematically safe, while a Doncaster win could see them into the automatic promotion spots, should results go their way. This is a crucial game for both sides at this stage of the season with only three games remaining, as any slip up could be costly with very little time to recover. While Tranmere will have the incentive of survival, and are in pretty decent form, they will struggle here despite home advantage. Doncaster are a fantastic side chasing promotion so they will be going for it, which sees them as favourites despite their opponents. Ultimately, the league table doesn’t lie and with Doncaster in 4th and Tranmere 21st, a result in favour of the Yorkshire side is likely.

2nd prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers: Over 2.5 goals in the game – 4/5

This should be a high scoring affair. Both teams need to go for it to achieve their respective goals with very little of the season left to play, so it should be fairly open. Doncaster have been pretty good going forward this season but not amazing defensively, while Tranmere have been very porous at the back. This is ultimately going to be heightened in the context of this game with a win needed for both sides, so expect more goals purely for the fact of when the game is and what is at stake. In addition, both sides have been involved in some very high scoring affairs recently, especially Tranmere, so expect that to continue into this game.

3rd prediction for Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers: Both teams to score – 33/50

This is a similar prediction to the previous one. This is going to be an open game as both sides look to achieve their goals with neither side expected to sit back. Tranmere perhaps have less to play for as their fate is in their hands, but they will still look to secure their safety this weekend and make use of their home advantage. A win would relax them for the last two games of the season and give their fans something to cheer about in a poor season. Doncaster, on the other hand, need to go for it more as they need results to go their way throughout the rest of the season if they are to get an automatic promotion spot or home play-off advantage. They will have the crowd against them but are a fantastic side with great quality and who will fancy themselves here to take advantage of Tranmere’s poor defence. Either way, they should be able to nick a goal or two in what will be an entertaining encounter.

Best odds for Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers

Bookmaker	Tranmere Rovers	Draw	Doncaster Rovers
MyriadPlay	23/10	5/2	9/10
Gentleman Jim	12/5	14/5	10/11
Betarno	9/4	269/100	23/25

Full preview of the game: last results and head to head

This is a huge game in League Two. A Tranmere win and favourable results would see them safe for another year, while a loss and results against would blow the relegation scrap wide open. A Doncaster win with results their way would see them into an automatic promotion spot, but they don’t have much to lose if they don’t get a result here.

In terms of form coming into this, both sides are doing well. Doncaster are unbeaten in their last six while Tranmere have only lost one in the same period, with both teams picking up three wins. When it comes to previous results, both sides enter this one having drawn their last game; Tranmere a 3-3 comeback thriller against Accrington and Doncaster a 1-1 at Salford.

Taking fixture history into account, Doncaster have much the better record, with 41 wins to Tranmere’s 20. They’ve won nine out of the last ten meetings of the two, which is a strong sign for them ahead of this one.

Confrontation

Where to watch Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers

This is a huge game in League Two which will have huge implications across the table. As a result, it has been selected as part of the Easter TV schedule. Here’s where to watch it.

Location: Prenton Park, Birkenhead, UK, CH42 9PY
Channel: Sky Sports+ (subscription required)
Date and time: 3pm UK time, Friday 18th April 2025

Probable lineups for Tranmere Rovers vs Doncaster Rovers

This is an interesting game in terms of team selection. Both sides have plenty to play for and have to go for it, so they’ll pick their best teams. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.

Tranmere Rovers

Line up: L McGee, T Davies, J Turnbull, L O’Connor, O Patrick, C Merrie, S Finley, J Hawkes, R Hendry, C Jennings, K Dennis

Injuries/suspensions: None

Interim Coach: Andy Crosby

Doncaster Rovers

Line up: T Sharman-Lowe, J Senior, T Anderson, O Bailey, J Maxwell, G Broadbent, P Kelly, J Sterry, J Gibson, L Molyneux, R Street