Rochdale vs Boston United: match statistics
Rochdale is the decided favorite for this encounter, sitting in first place in the table with an impressive record of 27 wins this season and only 4 defeats. The hosts demonstrate dominant form at home, winning 83% of home matches with just 11% losses, confirmed by a streak of five consecutive victories at their own stadium. The goal difference in home games stands at +27, and the team scores an average of 2.17 goals while conceding only 0.67 per match. Boston United, despite good recent form (2.2 points per match), has significantly weaker away statistics – only 39% wins, 28% losses, and a goal difference of just +5 in away games. Rochdale's advantage in possession (58% vs 43%), shot efficiency (5.83 vs 3.67 shots on target per match), and expected goals (xG 1.77 vs 1.38) further argues for a high probability of a victory for the hosts.
Rochdale vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rochdale played against Boston United in National League (England). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Rochdale has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Boston United has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Rochdale scores 1.94 goals per game and allows 0.71. Boston United scores 1.33 and allows 1.47. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 49% of Rochdale's games and 61% of Boston United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 56%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rochdale has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.37 per game. Rochdale takes 12.8 shots per game, while Boston United takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Rochdale leads at halftime in 54% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Boston United leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rochdale's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (17 goals). For Boston United, it is minutes 46-60 (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 56% 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 4.00 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 is the decided favorite for this encounter, sitting in first place in the table with an impressive record of 27 wins this season and only 4 defeats. The hosts demonstrate dominant form at home, winning 83% of home matches with just 11% losses, confirmed by a streak of five consecutive victories at their own stadium. The goal difference in home games stands at +27, and the team scores an average of 2.17 goals while conceding only 0.67 per match. Boston United, despite good recent form (2.2 points per match), has significantly weaker away statistics – only 39% wins, 28% losses, and a goal difference of just +5 in away games. Rochdale's advantage in possession (58% vs 43%), shot efficiency (5.83 vs 3.67 shots on target per match), and expected goals (xG 1.77 vs 1.38) further argues for a high probability of a victory for the hosts.
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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
| Rochdale | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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.
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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.94 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.33 goals / game - Boston United
Rochdale is 107% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.47 goals / game - Boston United
Rochdale scores in 97% of games (34 of 35 meczów), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 meczów).
Boston United scores in 72% of games (26 of 36 meczów), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 51% (18 of 35 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 - Rochdale
Over / Under - Boston United
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 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Rochdale · 1.14 pts / game - Boston United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 77%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 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 31-45 (17 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Rochdale
Boston United
* 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
| Rochdale | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.66 | 2.93 | ▼ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 49% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 51% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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
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 Rochdale's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Boston United. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rochdale vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Rochdale 1:0 Boston United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rochdale vs Boston United?
Rochdale score 1.94 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.33. The National League average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Rochdale's matches and 61% of Boston United's.
What form are Rochdale and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Rochdale have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Boston United 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rochdale vs Boston United?
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.