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Walsall vs Rochdale - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Bescot Stadium, Walsall
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Match Events

29'
Crew C.
53'
Adeeko B.
61'
Sub
Crew C. In: Moore I.
Out: Crew C.

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Walsall and Rochdale finished 0-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Walsall
15%
Draws
34%
Rochdale
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Walsall

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Rochdale come out ahead of Walsall on wins alone.
  • 51% — that's where the model lands on Walsall taking it.
  • Regular League Two form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 25%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Walsall Clean Sheet 16%
Rochdale Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Walsall Rochdale
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 8 10
Draws 10 6
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.21 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.59 2.07
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 12, 2026 League Two
Walsall vs Rochdale
0:0
Jul 21, 2023 Club Friendly
Walsall vs Rochdale
1:1
Apr 7, 2023 League Two
Rochdale vs Walsall
4:2
Oct 29, 2022 League Two
Walsall vs Rochdale
1:0
Apr 9, 2022 League Two
Rochdale vs Walsall
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Walsall 84 / 100
Rochdale 10 / 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
Walsall Rochdale

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Walsall 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

Rochdale has conceded goals in 86% of their last 29 outings.

Attacking prowess: Walsall scored in 66% of their last 29 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Difficult form: Rochdale registered 3 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Walsall VS Rochdale
1.88 Goals Scored 1.25
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.63
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Walsall

(Home)
10 Nov
Leicester
2 : 1
Walsall
07 Nov
Newport
3 : 1
Walsall
31 Oct
Colchester
1 : 3
Walsall
26 Oct
Walsall
2 : 4
Salford
20 Oct
Walsall
3 : 0
Oldham
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Rochdale

(Away)
07 Nov
Fleetwood Town
1 : 2
Rochdale
03 Nov
Rochdale
1 : 4
Doncaster
31 Oct
Port Vale
4 : 2
Rochdale
24 Oct
Rochdale
0 : 5
Accrington
20 Oct
Rochdale
2 : 2
Grimsby
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 14 10 1 3 25:15 31
2 Barnet 13 7 5 1 28:18 26
3 Walsall 13 5 7 1 21:12 22
4 Crewe 14 5 7 2 17:17 22
5 Cheltenham 14 6 3 5 23:25 21
6 Grimsby 14 5 5 4 24:18 20
7 York City 14 5 5 4 24:21 20
8 Gillingham 14 5 5 4 20:19 20
9 Accrington 14 4 7 3 23:17 19
10 Chesterfield 14 5 4 5 24:21 19
11 Tranmere 14 4 7 3 19:17 19
12 Exeter 14 5 4 5 11:9 19
13 Swindon 14 5 4 5 15:17 19
14 Newport 14 4 6 4 20:17 18
15 Shrewsbury 14 5 3 6 17:22 18
16 Fleetwood Town 14 4 5 5 18:18 17
17 Bristol Rovers 14 5 1 8 17:23 16
18 Oldham 14 4 3 7 15:19 15
19 Port Vale 12 4 3 5 10:14 15
20 Rochdale 14 4 3 7 17:26 15
21 Northampton 13 3 5 5 9:10 14
22 Rotherham 14 2 6 6 18:25 12
23 Colchester 13 2 6 5 12:19 12
24 Crawley Town 12 2 3 7 13:21 9
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)