Walsall vs Rochdale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Walsall vs Rochdale Predictions
Walsall look like a spot of value at -137 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Rochdale based on the information available.
Check out the complete Walsall vs Rochdale betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Walsall vs Rochdale Preview
Walsall welcome Rochdale to Poundland Bescot Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 12 September.
Walsall played Exeter City away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at St. James Park, Exeter.
Rochdale have lost in back-to-back League Two road appearances, while their previous league game was a 4-1 home loss against Gillingham at Crown Oil Arena.
H2H: Rochdale Beat Walsall in their Last Head-to-Head Battle
The last head-to-head saw Rochdale claim a 4-2 home win over Walsall at Crown Oil Arena. We’ve seen the past 5 H2H meetings involve three wins for Rochdale, one draw and one victory for Walsall.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Walsall |
12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 17 | Rochdale |
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 15:22 | 15 |
Confirmed Lineups
Walsall confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jed Ward (GK), Elicha Ahui, James Connolly, Declan Skura, Mason Hancock, Charlie Crew, Sven Sprangler, Tai Sodje, Antony Evans, Reece Smith, Aaron Pressley.
Rochdale confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nils Ramming (GK), Charlie Tasker, Aden Flint, Kaiden Wilson, Kane Taylor, Babajide Adeeko, Harvey Gilmour, Luke Hannant, Dajaune Brown, Dan Moss, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe.
Main Match Prediction
Walsall look like an attractive bet at -137 and we think they can win this League Two clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the League Two team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of Walsall at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Walsall on the 1x2, one or both teams drawing a blank accompanied by two or less goals in total.
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Walsall vs Rochdale Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a roughly 58% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -139 betting odds for Walsall winning this League Two clash. Rochdale are seen as the most unlikely winner at +300.
One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Walsall -0.75 at -112. If they beat Rochdale by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -161.
The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all League Two games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Walsall have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
The previous Poundland Bescot Stadium encounter involved a 1-0 Walsall win against Rochdale. The previous 3 H2H games at Poundland Bescot Stadium have included a win for Walsall, one draw and Rochdale also landing a victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Walsall Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.40 | 0.80 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
Rochdale Away Stats |
0-0-2 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Walsall League Stats
Rochdale AFC League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win and 4 defeats in the previous 5 matches
- 2 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 2 away matches.
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 5 matches
- An average of 0.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 5 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 5 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 2 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 5 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 away matches
- Top Scorers for Walsall this season are Aaron Pressley (4), Harrison Burke (1), Isaac Moore (1)
- Top Assistors for Walsall this season are Reece Smith (2), Courtney Clarke (1), Mason Hancock (1)
Walsall vs Rochdale Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Walsall vs Rochdale team news before wagering. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two along with the latest injury news.
Walsall Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rochdale Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Walsall Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rochdale Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Walsall Substitutes
- 5Harrison Burke
- 9Andrew Dallas
- 10Lewis Simper
- 15Isaac Moore
- 17Courtney Clarke
- 29James Furlong
- 31Tom Wooster
Rochdale Substitutes
- 5Laurence Maguire
- 7Cian Hayes
- 13O. Adebayo-Rowling
- 18Jonny Smith
- 20Sam Waller
- 40Ian Henderson
- 45Glenn Middleton
Previous Walsall Lineups
Previous Rochdale Lineups
Walsall Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Lee Grant
Rochdale AFC Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23:14 | 28 |
| 2 | Barnet | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:17 | 25 |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:22 | 21 |
| 4 | Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16:16 | 21 |
| 5 | York City | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22:16 | 20 |
| 6 | Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 8 | Exeter | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10:7 | 19 |
| 9 | Accr. Stanley | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22:16 | 18 |
| 10 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:20 | 18 |
| 11 | Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 17 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 14 | Swindon | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13:16 | 16 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 16 | Newport | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 16:16 | 15 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:22 | 15 |
| 18 | Fleetwood | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:17 | 14 |
| 19 | Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8:8 | 13 |
| 20 | Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:18 | 12 |
| 21 | Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11:16 | 12 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17:23 | 12 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12:21 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16:5 | 17 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 16 |
| 3 | Exeter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8:2 | 15 |
| 4 | Salford | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 15 |
| 5 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:9 | 12 |
| 8 | Accr. Stanley | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12:7 | 12 |
| 9 | Newport | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 10 | Crewe | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 11 | Walsall | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 12 | Swindon | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 13 | Port Vale | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4:1 | 11 |
| 14 | Oldham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 15 | Grimsby | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 16 | Shrewsbury | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 10 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 18 | Tranmere | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 20 | Colchester | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 9 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 22 | Northampton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13:15 | 8 |
| 24 | Crawley | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:12 | 2 |
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