EFL League Two
Walsall vs Rochdale
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Poundland Bescot Stadium
Walsall vs Rochdale Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Walsall vs Rochdale carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Poundland Bescot Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Walsall vs Rochdale prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Walsall vs Rochdale
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Walsall vs Rochdale call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Rochdale
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Walsall the side to beat, with roughly 47% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Walsall Preview
Walsall reach this fixture 5 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Saddlers stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
1.8 points per game
8 scored, at 1.6 a game
4 conceded, at 0.8 a game
The Saddlers, season-wide
3 won, 4 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aaron Presley, 4 goals
Most assists: Reece Smith, 2 assists
Recent results — Walsall
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 07:30
Rochdale: how they are travelling
Rochdale come in 5 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Dale have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost
0.6 points per game
5 scored, at 1 a game
10 conceded, at 2 a game
The Dale, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ryan Henry East, 1 goals
Most assists: Bryant Bilongo, 1 assists
Recent results — The Dale
05/09/2026 10:00
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Rochdale
Rochdale have generally come out ahead of The Saddlers in their recent meetings.
From 20 match(es):
Rochdale: 9 win(s)
Walsall: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Walsall vs Rochdale prediction.
Form comparison Walsall vs Rochdale
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Walsall
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.58 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.66 | 1.79 |
Away Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Home |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.67 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.67 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 0.96 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.56 | 1.52 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Walsall vs Rochdale
Match: Walsall vs Rochdale
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Walsall vs Rochdale that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 2.67
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 50%
Cards
5.5
League: 4
Corners
10.5
League: 9.95
Home Team
Walsall
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.58 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.66 | 1.79 |
Away Team
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.6 |
| Home |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.67 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.67 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 0.96 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.56 | 1.52 |
Corners
12.6 / Match
+34% Corners / Match
Walsall received +34% more corners than Rochdale in the EFL League Two
9.4 / Match
Exeter City
(8)
Crewe Alexandra
(4)
Accrington Stanley
(4)
Grimsby Town
(8)
Gillingham
(9)(6)
Gillingham
(1)
Shrewsbury Town
(3)
Colchester United
(5)
Crawley Town
(6)
Newport County
Cards
2 / Match
+30% Cards / Match
Rochdale received +30% more cards than Walsall in the EFL League Two
2.6 / Match
Exeter City
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(4)
Grimsby Town
(1)
Gillingham
(2)(1)
Gillingham
(1)
Shrewsbury Town
(2)
Colchester United
(4)
Crawley Town
(3)
Newport County
Goals Scored
1.6 / Match
+60%
Walsall is +60% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Exeter City
(0)
Crewe Alexandra
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(3)
Grimsby Town
(0)
Gillingham
(3)(1)
Gillingham
(3)
Shrewsbury Town
(0)
Colchester United
(1)
Crawley Town
(0)
Newport County
Goals Conceded
0.8 / Match
+60%
Rochdale condeded +60% more goals than Walsall
2 / Match
Exeter City
(0)
Crewe Alexandra
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Grimsby Town
(0)
Gillingham
(0)(4)
Gillingham
(0)
Shrewsbury Town
(1)
Colchester United
(2)
Crawley Town
(3)
Newport County
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bristol Rovers
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 2 |
Swindon Town
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Walsall
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Barnet
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Fleetwood Town
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 7 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
York City
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Cheltenham Town
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10 |
Oldham Athletic
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Grimsby Town
|
5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Colchester United
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Northampton Town
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 14 |
Gillingham
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 15 |
Salford City
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Exeter City
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 |
Chesterfield
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 18 |
Rotherham United
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 |
Accrington Stanley
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 20 |
Newport County
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 21 |
Crawley Town
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 22 |
Rochdale
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 23 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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