Rochdale vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
Rochdale vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rochdale played against Hartlepool United in National League (England). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Rochdale has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Hartlepool United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Rochdale scores 1.95 goals per game and allows 0.67. Hartlepool United scores 1.13 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Rochdale's games and 42% of Hartlepool United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 25%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rochdale has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.51 per game. Rochdale takes 13.3 shots per game, while Hartlepool United takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Rochdale leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rochdale's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Hartlepool United, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Rochdale | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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 114% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Rochdale · 1.4 pts / game - Hartlepool United
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 73% better for: goals scored per game.
1.95 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.13 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Rochdale is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Rochdale · 0.83 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Rochdale scores in 95% of games (20 of 21 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 46% (11 of 24 meczów).
Hartlepool United scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 57% (12 of 21 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 - Hartlepool 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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.05 pts / game - Rochdale · 1.29 pts / game - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 81%. 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.
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Hartlepool 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 | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.62 | 2.81 | ▼ 1.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 57% | 26% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Rochdale vs Hartlepool United?
The National League match finished Rochdale 1:2 Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool United?
Rochdale score 1.95 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 1.13. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Rochdale's matches and 42% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are Rochdale and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games Rochdale have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Hartlepool United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rochdale vs Hartlepool United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rochdale vs Hartlepool United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.