Hartlepool United vs Rochdale: match statistics
Hartlepool United vs Rochdale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hartlepool United played against Rochdale in National League (England). The game was played on April 6, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Hartlepool United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Rochdale has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Hartlepool United scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.20. Rochdale scores 1.98 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Hartlepool United's games and 55% of Rochdale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 60%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rochdale has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.50 per game. Hartlepool United takes 11.8 shots per game, while Rochdale takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Rochdale leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hartlepool United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Rochdale, it is minutes 31-45+ (19 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rochdale has 31 wins and 83 goals this season versus Hartlepool’s 16 wins and 47 goals, clearly indicating the visitors’ offensive superiority. Away, Rochdale win 67% of matches, score 1.81 goals on average and fail to score in only 5% of games, while Hartlepool at home win 40%, score 1.15 goals and have 30% of matches without a goal. The last 5 matches, however, reveal some defensive vulnerabilities for the visitors — Rochdale have scored 11 and conceded 12 in their last 5 (avg. 2.2 scored / 2.4 conceded), whereas Hartlepool are 5-9 (avg. 1.0/1.8) and earn an average of 2 points in these games. xG suggests a similar number of clear chances (1.58 xG for Hartlepool at home vs 1.52 xG for Rochdale away), but the visitors’ higher efficiency (conversion 16% vs 10%) and superior away goal differential (+18 vs +4) favor Rochdale. Therefore I forecast an away win probability of 60%, draw 20% and home win 20%, expecting a match with multiple goals from both sides.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS market (Both Teams To Score) appears more likely, primarily due to Rochdale’s form and the league’s general trend: Rochdale have BTTS in 100% of their last 5 matches and 57% this season, while the league records BTTS at 56%. Hartlepool have a season BTTS of 52% but only 20% in their last 5, with an average of 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded in those recent games, whereas seasonally they concede 0.86 goals per match — this weakens their contribution to a both-teams-to-score scenario. Rochdale recently average 2.2 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, and their recent xG_for is 1.46 versus xG_against 1.30, indicating open, high-scoring games. Additionally, Hartlepool seasonally generate xG 1.81 and an average of 5.76 shots on target, while Rochdale have xG 1.52 and 5.0 shots on target, so both teams create chances and have a realistic goal-scoring opportunity. Considering Rochdale’s 100% BTTS in the last 5, the seasonal 52%/57% figures, and the clear xG and shots data, I assess BTTS probability at 65% vs 35% and recommend selecting "Yes" (BTTS - Yes).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I favor the Over market because both sides present strong attacking profiles: Hartlepool scores an average of 2.14 goals per match, Rochdale 1.81, and the combined expected xG is around 2.80 (1.53 for Hartlepool and 1.27 for Rochdale). Both teams have a high percentage of matches over 1.5 goals this season – 81% for Hartlepool and 81% for Rochdale – which strongly supports Over 1.5; therefore I estimate Over 1.5 at 88%. For the 2.5 line the case is moderately in favor of Over: season-long Over 2.5 rates are 62% (Hartlepool) and 57% (Rochdale), and average shots 14.14 vs 11.43 with shots on target 5.76 vs 5.00 and conversion rates of 15%–16% suggest a realistic chance of at least three goals, hence Over 2.5 at 65%. The 3.5 line is less attractive – season Over 3.5 are 29% (Hartlepool) and 33% (Rochdale), and projected xG 2.80 is below the 3.5 threshold, so I assign Over 3.5 only 30%. Additionally both teams have BTTS of 52% and 57% respectively, and Rochdale have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches with an average xG of 1.46, which increases the likelihood of goals from both sides and reinforces Over 1.5 as the strongest signal.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time appears most likely: in the last five matches both teams were level at the break in 60% of games (60% for the home side and 60% for the away side), and the average goals at half-time across those five matches are 0.4 for Hartlepool and 1.0 for Rochdale (0.4 vs 1.0), which favors a low scoring first half. After the break the home team has the greater chances — Hartlepool posts a higher xG of 1.81 versus 1.52 (xG 1.81 vs 1.52), more shots 14.14 vs 11.43 and wins second halves in 62% of cases (wins_2hg_percentage_home 62.0), so they more often take the initiative after the interval. Additionally, the hosts show stronger season-long home metrics: an average of 2.48 points per game and an 81% home win rate (seasonPPG_home 2.48; winPercentage_home 81.0) versus 2.19 points and a 67% away win rate for the visitors (seasonPPG_away 2.19; winPercentage_away 67.0), which reinforces the scenario of a Hartlepool victory after 90 minutes. As a result the most reliable tip to play is Half-Time/Full-Time draw then home win (X/1), while realistic alternatives include 1/1 and X/X.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Hartlepool United | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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.
Hartlepool United is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 1.4 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.
Rochdale is 72% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 1.98 goals / game - Rochdale
Rochdale is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 0.9 goals / game - Rochdale
Hartlepool United scores in 66% of games (27 of 41 meczów), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 45% (19 of 42 meczów).
Rochdale scores in 98% of games (41 of 42 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 39% (16 of 41 meczów).
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 - Hartlepool United
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 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 1.9 pts / game - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 74%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (19 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Hartlepool United
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 (National League).
Teams vs league
| Hartlepool United | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.34 | 2.94 | • 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 24% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Hartlepool United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rochdale. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Rochdale?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 0:0 Rochdale. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hartlepool United vs Rochdale?
Hartlepool United score 1.15 goals per game on average and Rochdale 1.98. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Hartlepool United's matches and 55% of Rochdale's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Rochdale in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Rochdale 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Rochdale?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.