Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale: match statistics
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Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crewe Alexandra plays Rochdale in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Alexandra Stadium.
Recent form
Crewe Alexandra has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Rochdale has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 0.70. Rochdale scores 1.10 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Crewe Alexandra's games and 40% of Rochdale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 50%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crewe Alexandra has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.02 per game. Crewe Alexandra takes 11.9 shots per game, while Rochdale takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Rochdale leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crewe Alexandra's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Rochdale, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crewe Alexandra | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rochdale is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 2.2 pts / game - Rochdale
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crewe Alexandra is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.1 goals / game - Rochdale
Crewe Alexandra is 71% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.7 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.2 goals / game - Rochdale
Crewe Alexandra scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
Rochdale scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crewe Alexandra
Over / Under - Rochdale
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rochdale is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.2 pts / game - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crewe Alexandra
Rochdale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Crewe Alexandra | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.90 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 53% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale play?
Crewe Alexandra face Rochdale on October 17, 2026 in EFL League Two at Alexandra Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale?
Crewe Alexandra score 1.20 goals per game on average and Rochdale 1.10. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Crewe Alexandra's matches and 40% of Rochdale's.
What form are Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale in?
Over the last 5 games Crewe Alexandra have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Rochdale 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale?
The statistical background for Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.