Walsall vs Rochdale: match statistics
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Walsall vs Rochdale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Walsall plays Rochdale in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium.
Recent form
Walsall has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Rochdale has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Walsall scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 0.80. Rochdale scores 1.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Walsall's games and 40% of Rochdale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 80%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Walsall has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 0.94 per game. Walsall takes 14.4 shots per game, while Rochdale takes 7.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Walsall leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Rochdale leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Walsall's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Rochdale, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% 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
| Walsall | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 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.
Walsall is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Walsall · 0.6 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.
Walsall is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Walsall · 1 goals / game - Rochdale
Walsall is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Walsall · 2 goals / game - Rochdale
Walsall scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Rochdale scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 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 - Walsall
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.
Walsall is 125% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Walsall · 0.8 pts / game - Rochdale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). 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
Walsall
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
| Walsall | Liga | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.40 | 2.67 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 57% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Walsall and Rochdale play?
Walsall face Rochdale on September 12, 2026 in EFL League Two at Poundland Bescot 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 Walsall vs Rochdale?
Walsall score 1.60 goals per game on average and Rochdale 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Walsall's matches and 40% of Rochdale's.
What form are Walsall and Rochdale in?
Over the last 5 games Walsall have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Rochdale 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Walsall 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.