Walsall vs Rochdale: predictions, H2H and market odds

Walsall have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded (1.50 expected goals for, 1.20 against). Rochdale have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded (1.01 expected goals for, 1.14 against).

Both teams scored in 50% of Walsall's recent matches and 50% of Rochdale's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 4 meetings Walsall won 1, Rochdale won 2 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 7 Apr 2023, finished Rochdale 4–2 Walsall.

With the bookmaker's margin removed, the market puts both teams to score at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 55%. Kepler's model projects 2.10–0.88 in expected goals, with 2–0 the most likely score, and puts both teams to score at 56% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.