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League Two | Sat 31 Oct, 12:30

Port Vale v Rochdale Stats

Data last updated: Fri 30 Oct 2026, 13:25 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Port Vale and Rochdale meet in a League Two clash where both teams have shown contrasting attacking and defensive tendencies. Port Vale, struggling near the bottom of the table, have a low goals scored rate but generate a fair number of corners through sustained pressure. Rochdale, positioned slightly higher, average more goals but concede frequently, suggesting open play and set-piece opportunities. Both sides' styles and recent corner statistics set the stage for a match likely to feature numerous corner kicks, reflecting their attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities.

BT4Y best bet

Over 9.5 Corners

  • Port Vale average 4.8 corners per game, Rochdale 6.2, combining for over 10 corners on average
  • Recent form shows Port Vale and Rochdale create sustained pressure leading to set-pieces
  • Both teams have attacking players with high shot volumes, increasing corner potential
  • Defensive lapses and fouling rates suggest frequent stoppages and corner awards
  • Model projects a 67.9% chance for over 9.5 corners, with positive value at 1.82

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies Over 9.5 Corners as a strong value bet with a 67.9% probability, well above the implied market chance of 54.9%. Both teams average a combined 11 corners per game, supported by their attacking styles and defensive weaknesses. Port Vale's 4.8 and Rochdale's 6.2 corners per match reflect sustained territorial pressure and frequent wide attacks. The presence of high-shot-volume players like M. Henderson further increases corner likelihood. This statistical and tactical alignment underpins the model's and positive for this market.

Combined average corners per game11.0
Strong positive
Model chance vs implied chance67.9% model chance vs 54.9% implied (+13 pts)
Strong positive
Attacking shot volume and pressureHigh shots and shots on target from key players
Positive
Defensive fouling and set-piece frequencyModerate fouling rates leading to corners
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match with frequent attacking plays and defensive pressure leading to numerous corners. Both Port Vale and Rochdale's styles and recent corner averages support the likelihood of over 9.5 corners. The combination of sustained wide attacks and fouling patterns makes this a tactically and statistically sound selection for corner betting.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · corners market

“The corner count is poised to be high given both teams' attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities. Their average corners per game and player shot profiles suggest sustained pressure on the flanks, making Over 9.5 Corners a compelling angle.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Port Vale average 4.8 corners per game, Rochdale 6.2, combining for over 10 corners on average

Recent form shows Port Vale and Rochdale create sustained pressure leading to set-pieces

Both teams have attacking players with high shot volumes, increasing corner potential

Defensive lapses and fouling rates suggest frequent stoppages and corner awards

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

  • In the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.9, indicating open games.
  • While this panel focuses on Over 2.5 Goals trends, the tempo and attacking intent reflected in these matches also correlate with increased corner counts, supporting the corner market.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Port Vale0.6
Avg goals scored
Rochdale1.2
Port Vale1
Avg goals conceded
Rochdale2.2
Port Vale20%
BTTS rate
Rochdale60%
Port Vale0%
Over 2.5 goals
Rochdale60%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 62% vs implied 54% · edge +8 pts
1.85
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 60%
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 42%
1.95
Check odds @ 1.95
BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 44%
1.83
Check odds @ 1.83
Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 60%
1.28
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 24%
3.4
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While goals scoring rates differ, with Port Vale scoring less and Rochdale more, both teams' attacking play generates set-piece opportunities. Rochdale's higher BTTS and over 2.5 goals rates suggest open play that often results in corners, supporting the corner market despite moderate goal totals.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 60% vs implied 55% · edge +5.4 pts
1.83
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Rochdale Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
3.1
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Rochdale to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
5
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Port Vale to WinBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.65
Check odds @ 1.65
Port Vale Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 62%
1.35
Check odds @ 1.35
DrawBetUK guide price · model 27%
3.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 42%
1.95
Check odds @ 1.95
The 67.9% for Over 9.5 Corners sits against roughly 54.9% implied by the current price (+13 pts). Rochdale lead the corner sample at 6.2 per match, with Port Vale lower at 4.8.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Port Vale

LDWWL
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 3D 4L
24 Oct 2026A York0-2
20 Oct 2026A Gillingham1-1
17 Oct 2026H Chesterfield1-0
10 Oct 2026H Grimsby1-0
19 Sep 2026A Walsall0-2

Rochdale

LDLDW
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 3D 3L
24 Oct 2026H Accrington ST0-5
20 Oct 2026H Grimsby2-2
17 Oct 2026A Crewe2-3
10 Oct 2026A Tranmere1-1
03 Oct 2026H Swindon Town1-0
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 58% vs implied 46% · edge +12.5 pts
2.2
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 80%
1.17
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Rochdale Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
3.1
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Rochdale to WinBet365 guide price · model 31%
5
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Port Vale to WinBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.65
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Port Vale Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 62%
1.35
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 27%
3.8
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Recent form shows Port Vale averaging 4.8 corners and Rochdale 6.2 per game, consistent with the Over 9.5 Corners pick. Both teams have maintained attacking pressure despite varying goal returns, reinforcing the likelihood of a high corner count in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Port Vale Over 2.5
60%Rochdale Over 2.5
2.9H2H avg goals
In the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 2.9, indicating open games. While this panel focuses on Over 2.5 Goals trends, the tempo and attacking intent reflected in these matches also correlate with increased corner counts, supporting the corner market.

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