Unbeaten Barnet visit a frustrated Tranmere
Barnet are Tranmere Rovers‘ visitors at Prenton Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026, in round 11 of League Two. Darrell Clarke’s side are 13th with 12 points and are winless in five league games after a 1-1 draw with Rochdale. Barnet are second with 18 points from eight games, still unbeaten in the league, and came from behind to win 3-1 at Bristol Rovers last weekend with three goals after the 79th minute. Kick-off is at 16:00, with Jamie Robinson the referee.
“We’ve only got ourselves to blame because we have to be more clinical.” – Tranmere manager Darrell Clarke after the Rochdale draw
Predicted lineups: Tranmere vs Barnet
WhoScored reports that Tranmere are without Zane Okoro, while Barnet are missing Kane Smith. Barnet should have Ofoborh available again after a one-match ban, and Comley is expected to return in midfield.
Tranmere Rovers Team News & Preview
Tranmere drew 1-1 with Rochdale last weekend. Tom Conlon scored for them, they missed several chances to go 2-0 up and hit the woodwork twice, and Rochdale’s manager admitted his side rode their luck. Clarke said Tranmere have only themselves to blame and feel they should have more than 12 points.
Prenton Park has been solid. Tranmere are unbeaten in five home league games, have scored eight goals there and conceded four, and have found the net in every one.
What works for or against Tranmere
- Unbeaten in five home league games.
- Scored in every home league game.
- Winless in five league games.
- Missed several clear chances against Rochdale.
Barnet Team News & Preview
Barnet are the form side in League Two. They are unbeaten in the league, have won three in a row and have scored three or more in three of their last four league games. At Bristol Rovers they fell behind after four minutes before Senior, Williams and Tshimanga scored in the last 11 minutes.
The defence is less convincing. Barnet have conceded in all eight league games, and they have conceded six goals in four away league games. They did win both meetings with Tranmere last season.
What works for or against Barnet
- Unbeaten in the league with five wins and three draws.
- The division's top scorers with 20 goals.
- Conceded in all eight league games.
- Won both meetings with Tranmere last season.
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Tranmere Rovers Form, Stats & Data
Tranmere score and concede 1.3 goals per game, and six of their ten league games have been drawn. At home they are unbeaten, with two wins and three draws, and they have scored in every home game.
Barnet Form, Stats & Data
Barnet score 2.5 goals per game, the most in League Two, but they concede 1.38 and have not kept a clean sheet in the league. Lakin (6) and Tshimanga (5) have scored 11 of their 20 goals.
Tranmere vs Barnet: Prediction & Betting Tip
Barnet have scored and conceded in every league game this season, and Tranmere have scored in every home league game. Barnet’s attack should create plenty, but they keep giving goals away, and Tranmere have been creating chances even if they have not taken enough of them. I expect both teams to score.
The obvious danger is Tranmere’s home defence. They have conceded only four goals in five home league games, and their finishing has been a problem. Barnet also won 2-0 at Prenton Park last season. But Barnet have not kept a clean sheet in the league all season, which is why I am backing both teams to score.
My selection is Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.55 with Winz, with 1-2 as my correct-score call.