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Rochdale vs Grimsby - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Spotland Stadium, Rochdale
Tue, Oct 20, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Rochdale host Grimsby in the League Two. Little to choose between these two on current form. Rochdale have averaged 1.55 scored and 1.83 conceded recently, against Grimsby's 1.69 scored and 1.1 conceded. Past meetings favor Rochdale slightly — 3-2-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 19, 2025, ending 2:0. The numbers (1.44 xG vs 1.56) point toward Grimsby. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

85%
Rochdale
15%
Draws
0%
Grimsby
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Rochdale

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Rochdale haven't matched Grimsby's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Rochdale Clean Sheet 15%
Grimsby Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rochdale Grimsby
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 11 12
Draws 7 9
Losses 11 8
Goals Scored 1.55 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.83 1.1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 19, 2025 Club Friendly
Rochdale vs Grimsby
2:0
Mar 11, 2023 League Two
Grimsby vs Rochdale
1:0
Aug 13, 2022 League Two
Rochdale vs Grimsby
0:1
Aug 14, 2018 EFL Cup
Grimsby vs Rochdale
0:2
Mar 27, 2010 League Two
Rochdale vs Grimsby
4:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Rochdale 30 / 100
Grimsby 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Rochdale Grimsby

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Rochdale Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Difficult form: Grimsby registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.

Rochdale scored in 76% of their last 29 games.

Grimsby has conceded goals in 66% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.

Scoring Trends

Rochdale VS Grimsby
1.5 Goals Scored 1.38
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Rochdale

(Home)
10 Oct
Tranmere
1 : 1
Rochdale
06 Oct
Huddersfield
5 : 0
Rochdale
03 Oct
Rochdale
1 : 0
Swindon
26 Sept
Fleetwood Town
1 : 2
Rochdale
22 Sept
Rochdale
3 : 4
Liverpool U21
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Grimsby

(Away)
10 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Grimsby
06 Oct
Grimsby
0 : 1
Burton
03 Oct
Grimsby
1 : 2
Shrewsbury
26 Sept
Newport
2 : 1
Grimsby
22 Sept
Notts County
2 : 1
Grimsby
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 10 6 1 3 15:10 19
2 Barnet 8 5 3 0 20:11 18
3 Crewe 10 4 6 0 12:7 18
4 Gillingham 10 4 4 2 15:10 16
5 York City 9 4 3 2 17:11 15
6 Walsall 9 3 6 0 12:6 15
7 Chesterfield 10 4 3 3 17:14 15
8 Cheltenham 10 4 3 3 16:16 15
9 Bristol Rovers 10 5 0 5 15:17 15
10 Rochdale 10 4 2 4 11:12 14
11 Grimsby 10 3 4 3 13:11 13
12 Newport 10 3 4 3 13:12 13
13 Tranmere 10 2 6 2 13:13 12
14 Exeter 10 3 3 4 6:6 12
15 Accrington 10 2 5 3 13:14 11
16 Fleetwood Town 10 2 5 3 10:11 11
17 Swindon 10 3 2 5 9:14 11
18 Shrewsbury 10 3 2 5 9:15 11
19 Colchester 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
20 Rotherham 10 2 4 4 12:16 10
21 Oldham 9 2 2 5 9:13 8
22 Port Vale 8 2 2 4 4:9 8
23 Northampton 8 1 4 3 4:7 7
24 Crawley Town 8 1 2 5 8:15 5
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)