Scunthorpe United vs Rochdale: match statistics
Rochdale, as the league leaders, are in significantly better form and boast superior away statistics. The visitors have an impressive record of 30 wins this season, with a 68% win rate in away matches and only a 16% loss rate. Rochdale have scored 77 goals this season, conceding just 31, which gives them a +17 goal difference in away games. Scunthorpe United, despite a decent league position and good home form (58% wins at home), are inferior to the visitors in terms of efficiency and defensive stability. Rochdale also have a better shot conversion rate (15% vs 13%) and a higher average possession (55% vs 50%). Considering the leaders' qualitative advantage and their solid form in the last five matches (4 wins), Rochdale are the favourites for this encounter, although the hosts may put up a tough fight on their home ground.
Scunthorpe United vs Rochdale: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Scunthorpe United play Rochdale in National League (England). The match date is 25 March 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Scunthorpe United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Rochdale: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Scunthorpe United scores 1.69 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Rochdale scores 1.92 and concedes 0.92. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Scunthorpe United 71%, Rochdale 58%. Over 2.5: Scunthorpe United 60%, Rochdale 60%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.62. Scunthorpe United: 13.1 shots per match, Rochdale: 12.3.
Match halves
Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.96. Rochdale: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.98.
Goals by minute
Scunthorpe United: 76-90+ (17 goals). Rochdale: 31-45+ (20 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Rochdale, as the league leaders, are in significantly better form and boast superior away statistics. The visitors have an impressive record of 30 wins this season, with a 68% win rate in away matches and only a 16% loss rate. Rochdale have scored 77 goals this season, conceding just 31, which gives them a +17 goal difference in away games. Scunthorpe United, despite a decent league position and good home form (58% wins at home), are inferior to the visitors in terms of efficiency and defensive stability. Rochdale also have a better shot conversion rate (15% vs 13%) and a higher average possession (55% vs 50%). Considering the leaders' qualitative advantage and their solid form in the last five matches (4 wins), Rochdale are the favourites for this encounter, although the hosts may put up a tough fight on their home ground.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Scunthorpe United | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rochdale is 57% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Scunthorpe United · 2.2 pts / match - 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 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.69 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.92 goals / match - Rochdale
Rochdale is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 0.92 goals / match - Rochdale
Scunthorpe United scores in 88% of matches (42 of 48 matches), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 42% (20 of 48 matches).
Rochdale scores in 96% of matches (46 of 48 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (9 of 48 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Scunthorpe United
Over / Under — Rochdale
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.85 pts / match - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 71%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (20 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Scunthorpe United
Rochdale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Scunthorpe United | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.04 | 2.92 | • 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 56% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 24% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 80% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Scunthorpe United 0 - 1 - 1 Rochdale. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Scunthorpe United vs Rochdale?
The National League match finished Scunthorpe United 2:2 Rochdale. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Scunthorpe United and Rochdale?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Scunthorpe United won 0, Rochdale won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Scunthorpe United vs Rochdale?
Scunthorpe United score 1.69 goals per game on average and Rochdale 1.92. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 58% of Rochdale's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Rochdale in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Rochdale 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs Rochdale?
The statistical background for Scunthorpe United 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.