Tranmere Rovers could move into the automatic promotion places with a win over Rochdale at Prenton Park with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Tracy is currently ninth in the League Two standings, two points off seventh-placed Carlisle United, who they face next Saturday.
Micky Mellon has recently managed to get his side playing, winning five games in a row without conceding a goal before a 1-1 draws away at Harrogate Town at the weekend.
Matty Daly scored for Harrogate just after the break to ensure his side took all three points back to Cumbria.
The Super White Army boasts the second-best defensive record in the league, conceding just 10 goals during this campaign, largely due to the fantastic center-back partnership of Jordan Turnbull and Dynel Simeu.
Rochdale comes into this game after a 2–1 defeat at home to AFC Wimbledon, leaving them 22nd in the League Two standings with just two points above the relegation zone.
Ayoub Assal opened the scoring for The Dales inside the first half, but Josh Davison doubled their lead just after the hour mark, leaving Rochdale unable to recover from a two-goal deficit.
Although Jim Bentley improved his side’s form in recent matches, winning three of the four before their weekend outing, it was not enough, as they fell to another defeat.
Tranmere vs. Rochdale Head to Head
Both sides have seven games against each other, with the hosts taking two wins while the visitors with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Harrogate 1-1 Tranmere
- Crewe 0-1 Tranmere
- Tranmere 3-0 Crewe
- Sutton 0-2 Tranmere
Away
- Rochdale 1-2 Wimbledon
- Rochdale 2-2 Salford
- Barrow 1-2 Rochdale
- Newport 0-1 Rochdale
Tranmere Rovers Team News
Dacres-Cogley and Bristow have been in fine form for Tranmere lately, with Dacres-Cogley contributing to his side’s 3-0 victory over Crewe in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. Both defenders will feature again in the match against Oldham Athletic.
Rochdale Team News
Devante Rodney has recently looked good playing on the right side of midfield, assisting Sinclair’s goal on Saturday, and weighing in with three goals and two assists so far in the league. Abraham Odoh likely to get the nod on the opposite side, with Liam Kelly and Toumani Diagouraga in the centre of midfield.
Prediction and Odds
Tranmere has a habit of winning close matches, and we expect them to do the same here. Rochdale has been improving under Jim Bentley, but they will not be able to beat their opponents by enough goals.
- Home Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Away
