Rochdale vs Accrington ST Predictions
League Two · England
Rochdale
AI Predicted Score
1 - 1
Accrington ST
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
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Rochdale vs Accrington ST: Match Preview
Rochdale come into this fixture sitting 10th with 14 points from 10 matches, buoyed by a three-match unbeaten run in the league and three wins from five at Spotland. Accrington, five points back in 15th, have drawn three of their last five and remain winless away from home, with just four goals scored in five away outings. Both sides have a negative goal difference, underlining their mid-table credentials and the fine margins at play.
The statistical matchup is defined by modest attacking output and relatively solid recent defensive records. Rochdale average 1.6 goals for and 1.2 against at home, while Accrington concede 1.6 and score just 0.8 per away match. Recent form backs this up: Accrington's last five league games have averaged just 1.4 total goals, with three clean sheets, while Rochdale have two clean sheets in the same span. Both teams have seen under 2.5 goals in three of their last five league matches, and neither side is consistently fast out of the blocks, with only three first-half goals each in their last five.
Given the underlying rates, the model expects a low-scoring contest with little to separate the sides. Rochdale's home advantage and historical H2H edge are tempered by Accrington's recent defensive solidity and the hosts' own struggles to break teams down. A 1-1 draw is statistically the likeliest outcome, with the probability distribution spread thinly across other low-scoring results.
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Expected goals · model says 1.30
Expected goals · model says 1.05
Over 2.5 Goals
42%
BTTS: Yes
47%
Likely Scores
1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1
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Rochdale vs Accrington ST Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Rochdale vs Accrington ST that most previews miss.
- 1Accrington have yet to win away this season (0W, 2D, 3L), scoring only four times in five away games.
- 2Rochdale's home matches average 2.4 goals per game, but three of their last five at Spotland have finished under 2.5 goals.
- 3The last ten H2H meetings feature seven Rochdale wins, but the most common scoreline is 2-1, occurring three times.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Rochdale vs Accrington ST(2)
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Correct Score: 1–1
Both teams have averaged just over a goal per game this season (Rochdale 1.1, Accrington 1.3), and each has drawn two of their last five league matches, with neither side showing a clear attacking edge or defensive frailty.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Both teams' season over 2.5 goal rate sits at 50%, but recent matches show an even lower scoring trend: Rochdale's last 5 have averaged 2.6 total goals, Accrington's just 1.4, and both sides have kept multiple clean sheets in that span.
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The Case For This Rochdale vs Accrington ST Prediction
Statistically, this fixture projects as a low-to-moderate scoring contest between two mid-table sides with similar underlying rates. Rochdale's home scoring (1.6 per home game) is offset by Accrington's away struggles (0.8 goals for, 1.6 conceded per away), while both defences have shown enough resilience to keep clean sheets in recent weeks. The most likely scenario is a tightly contested draw, with neither attack likely to dominate.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Accrington have failed to win away this season (0W, 2D, 3L), scoring just 4 in 5 away matches.
- →Both sides' season-long over 2.5 goal rate is 50%, but recent matches have trended lower scoring.
Match Context
- →Rochdale average 1.6 goals for and 1.2 against per home game; Accrington average 0.8 for and 1.6 against away.
🚩 Rochdale vs Accrington ST Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for Rochdale and 5.8 for Accrington ST, for an expected total of 11. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (66%). Over 8.5: 77% · Over 10.5: 54%.
How Rochdale and Accrington ST Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Rochdale vs Accrington ST Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Rochdalelast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Accrington STlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Rochdale have found some stability with a three-match unbeaten run in the league, including two wins and a draw, and have taken nine points from their last five. Accrington, meanwhile, have drawn three of their last five and won just once, with their away form a particular concern: no wins and only four goals scored in five away matches. Both sides' recent results suggest defensive improvement but attacking limitations.
Rochdale vs Accrington ST — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Dominant in possession — 55% avg
Strengths
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
What History Says: Rochdale vs Accrington ST
Rochdale have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning seven of the last ten meetings and four of the last five at home, often by a single-goal margin. The 2-1 scoreline has recurred three times, though the most recent encounter was a high-scoring 3-3 draw. Despite historical trends favouring Rochdale, current season data points to a more balanced matchup.
Rochdale vs Accrington ST Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
7
Rochdale wins
1
Draws
2
Accrington ST wins
Things to Watch: Rochdale vs Accrington ST
- ⚠️No current odds available, so value assessment is incomplete.
- ⚠️Recent form is a small sample and may not fully reflect underlying team strength.
- ⚠️No injury data reported, but late changes to lineups could impact defensive stability.
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Final Verdict
Rochdale 1–1 Accrington STThe model projects a 1-1 draw, with the strongest data point being Accrington's inability to win away (0/5) and Rochdale's moderate home attack (1.6 goals/game). The main risk to this scenario is a sudden attacking surge from either side, but recent shot and goal rates point to a low-scoring, evenly matched contest.
Rochdale vs Accrington ST: Common Questions
Who will win Rochdale vs Accrington ST?
Rochdale are slight favourites at home with a 39% win probability, but the draw is nearly as likely at 36%, reflecting both sides' similar season-long rates and Accrington's tendency to draw away. Accrington have a 25% chance of victory.
Will both teams score in Rochdale vs Accrington ST?
Both teams to score is rated at 48%, with 'no' slightly favoured at 52%. This is driven by Accrington's three clean sheets in their last five and Rochdale's two, alongside both teams' modest scoring averages.
Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Rochdale vs Accrington ST?
Under 2.5 goals is the model's preferred angle, with a 56% probability based on both teams' recent low-scoring trends and season averages just above a goal per game each. Three of Rochdale's last five and three of Accrington's last five have finished under 2.5.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Rochdale vs Accrington ST: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 17 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.