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Rochdale vs Shrewsbury - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Spotland Stadium, Rochdale
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Match Events

22'
Sub
Ebanks-Landell E. In: Silcott-Duberry Z.
Out: Ebanks-Landell E.
27'
Anderson T.
33' Event
Adeeko B.

AI Match Summary

Rochdale in this League Two matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Rochdale.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Rochdale
20%
Draws
29%
Shrewsbury
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Rochdale

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Rochdale lately — more wins on the board than Shrewsbury.
  • Win probability leans Rochdale's way, sitting at 42%.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • Rochdale have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

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 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Rochdale Clean Sheet 20%
Shrewsbury Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rochdale Shrewsbury
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 12 9
Draws 6 6
Losses 11 14
Goals Scored 1.62 0.9
Goals Conceded 1.83 1.41
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 1, 2026 League Two
Rochdale vs Shrewsbury
3:0
Aug 24, 2021 EFL Cup
Shrewsbury vs Rochdale
0:2
Mar 9, 2021 League One
Rochdale vs Shrewsbury
0:2
Oct 24, 2020 League One
Shrewsbury vs Rochdale
1:2
Feb 1, 2020 League One
Rochdale vs Shrewsbury
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Rochdale Compare

Top Goalscorer Adeeko B.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Hannant L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Shrewsbury Compare

Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Rochdale 42 / 100
Shrewsbury 36 / 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 Shrewsbury

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Rochdale scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.

Defensive concern: Shrewsbury conceded in 72% of 29 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.

Rochdale went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Rochdale VS Shrewsbury
1.5 Goals Scored 0.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.63
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Rochdale

(Home)
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
19 Sept
Rochdale
2 : 0
Oldham
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Shrewsbury

(Away)
06 Oct
Shrewsbury
0 : 2
Stockport County
03 Oct
Grimsby
1 : 2
Shrewsbury
26 Sept
Shrewsbury
2 : 2
Colchester
22 Sept
Tranmere
1 : 0
Shrewsbury
19 Sept
Crewe
1 : 1
Shrewsbury
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League Standings

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