Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United: match statistics
Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rochdale play Scunthorpe United in National League (England). The match date is 3 May 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Rochdale: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Scunthorpe United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rochdale scores 1.92 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. Scunthorpe United scores 1.69 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rochdale 58%, Scunthorpe United 71%. Over 2.5: Rochdale 60%, Scunthorpe United 60%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.62. Rochdale: 12.3 shots per match, Scunthorpe United: 13.1.
Match halves
Rochdale: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.98. Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Rochdale: 31-45+ (20 goals). Scunthorpe United: 76-90+ (17 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: 0-2-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Rochdale possess a clear home advantage: on average 2.09 goals scored and only 0.87 conceded per home match, while Scunthorpe average 1.74 goals scored and 1.48 conceded away. The hosts generate more chances and control the game — 13.83 shots per match (5.52 on target) and 59% possession versus 11.74 (5.26 on target) and 47% for the visitors. Key edges for Rochdale are attacking efficiency and defensive stability: 78% home wins, 43% clean sheets and 0% matches without scoring, whereas Scunthorpe have 48% away wins, only 9% clean sheets and 9% matches without a goal. Quality-of-chance metrics confirm the advantage — home xG for Rochdale is 1.76 versus 1.6 for Scunthorpe, and in the last 5 matches Rochdale have scored 7 goals and average 1.6 points per game compared to Scunthorpe’s 3 goals and 1.4 points. Considering the superiority in attack (2.09 vs 1.74), better defense (0.87 vs 1.48) and ball control, I forecast a home win.
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
| Rochdale | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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.
2.2 pts / match - Rochdale · 1.4 pts / match - Scunthorpe 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 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.92 goals / match - Rochdale · 1.69 goals / match - Scunthorpe United
Rochdale is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.92 goals / match - Rochdale · 1.35 goals / match - Scunthorpe United
Rochdale scores in 96% of matches (46 of 48 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (9 of 48 matches).
Scunthorpe United scores in 88% of matches (42 of 48 matches), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 42% (20 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 — Rochdale
Over / Under — Scunthorpe United
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).
1.85 pts / match - Rochdale · 1.44 pts / match - Scunthorpe United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
* 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 31-45 (20 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rochdale
Scunthorpe United
* 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
| Rochdale | Liga | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.83 | 2.92 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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): Rochdale 0 - 2 - 0 Scunthorpe United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United?
The National League match finished Rochdale 2:1 Scunthorpe United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rochdale and Scunthorpe United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rochdale won 0, Scunthorpe United won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United?
Rochdale score 1.92 goals per game on average and Scunthorpe United 1.69. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Rochdale's matches and 71% of Scunthorpe United's.
What form are Rochdale and Scunthorpe United in?
Over the last 5 games Rochdale have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Scunthorpe United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe 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.