Rochdale vs Scunthorpe Prediction

National League · Sun 3 May 2026
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RochdaleDLLLD
1 - 0
Half time
ScunthorpeLLLDL
Kick-offSun 3 May, 15:00
Our tip1 @ 1.57
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
RochdaleDLLLD
07 Nov 26AFleetwood Town1 - 1FA Cup
03 Nov 26HDoncaster1 - 4EFL Trophy
31 Oct 26APort Vale2 - 4League Two
24 Oct 26HAccrington ST0 - 5League Two
20 Oct 26HGrimsby2 - 2League Two
ScunthorpeLLLDL
07 Nov 26APort Vale2 - 4FA Cup
03 Nov 26HWolves U212 - 2National League Cup
31 Oct 26ABoston United1 - 2National League
27 Oct 26ATamworth1 - 4National League
24 Oct 26HWoking2 - 3National League

Head to head

Rochdale 8 · Draws 7 · Scunthorpe 5 (20 meetings, last 10 below)

03 May 26Rochdale2 - 1ScunthorpeNational League
25 Mar 26Scunthorpe2 - 2RochdaleNational League
17 Feb 26Rochdale1 - 1ScunthorpeNational League
19 Jul 22Scunthorpe1 - 4RochdaleFriendlies Clubs
19 Feb 22Scunthorpe1 - 2RochdaleLeague Two
14 Aug 21Rochdale0 - 0ScunthorpeLeague Two
23 Mar 19Rochdale3 - 1ScunthorpeLeague One
08 Sep 18Scunthorpe3 - 3RochdaleLeague One
24 Mar 18Scunthorpe1 - 1RochdaleLeague One
12 Aug 17Rochdale1 - 1ScunthorpeLeague One

Full head to head: Rochdale vs Scunthorpe →

Our prediction

Rochdale to win

@ 1.57
Double chance
1X  •  Rochdale or Draw
@ 1.11
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.62
Confidence
75%

Our record

Our tips on Rochdalelast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
Our tips on Scunthorpelast 20 tipped matches
16/2080%
Our tips in National Leaguelast 30 days
21/3462%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 56%Under 2.5: 44%
Expected goals
2.04Rochdale
2.92Total
0.88Scunthorpe

Possible correct scores

2 – 1 Rochdale win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
1 – 0 Rochdale win 9% @ 7.00
2 – 0 Rochdale win 9% @ 7.00
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
3 – 1 Rochdale win 7% @ 9.50

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Rochdale68%
Draw22%
Scunthorpe10%

Odds (1X2)

11.57
X3.90
24.80

Rochdale vs Scunthorpe preview

Rochdale v Scunthorpe in the National League is under way – the score is 1 - 0 (Half time).

Our model gives Rochdale a 68% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Scunthorpe 10%. That makes our pick Rochdale to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.57. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Rochdale or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.11.

Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (2.0 for Rochdale, 0.9 for Scunthorpe). The chance of three or more goals is 56%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence).

Form and head to head

Rochdale have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-L-D), scoring 6 and conceding 16. Scunthorpe have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-D-L), scoring 8 and conceding 15. In their last 10 meetings, Rochdale won 8, Scunthorpe won 5 and 7 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?

Our prediction is Rochdale to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.57. Win chances: Rochdale 68%, draw 22%, Scunthorpe 10%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 56%).

What time is Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?

Rochdale vs Scunthorpe (National League) kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?

The double chance 1X (Rochdale or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.11. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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