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EFL Trophy | Tue 22 Sep, 19:00

Rochdale v Liverpool U21 Stats

Data last updated: Mon 21 Sep 2026, 08:26 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This EFL Trophy fixture features Rochdale hosting Liverpool U21, a match where defensive solidity and tactical caution are likely to dominate. Both teams have limited recent data, but the youth side's typical structured approach and Rochdale's home discipline suggest a tight contest. The stakes in this cup tie encourage cautious play, with both sides aiming to avoid early concessions. The tactical setup and recent defensive trends hint at a match where goals may be scarce, setting the stage for a low-scoring encounter with limited goalmouth action.

BT4Y best bet

BTTS No

  • Model projects a 54% chance of BTTS No, indicating a defensive game.
  • Previous two meetings averaged 2.5 goals, suggesting moderate scoring but no strong BTTS signal.
  • Player data shows Rochdale's D. Brown as a high shot volume attacker but yet to score, indicating finishing issues.
  • Limited data for Liverpool U21 increases uncertainty, but youth teams often prioritize defensive organization in cup ties.
  • Market offer positive value on BTTS No at 2.62, reflecting cautious expectations.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors BTTS No with a 54% probability, supported by cautious tactical setups typical in EFL Trophy matches involving youth teams and lower-league sides. Rochdale's attacking players show shot volume but limited goal conversion, while Liverpool U21's defensive discipline and limited attacking data suggest fewer goals. The positive at 2.62 reflects a market underestimation of a low-scoring game. The limited data for Liverpool U21 means line-ups and defensive shape on match day will be crucial factors.

Model Probability54% chance of BTTS No
Positive
Market Odds2.62 with 15.8% value edge
Strong positive
Player Attacking DataHigh shots but low goals for Rochdale attackers
Positive
Data QualityLimited Liverpool U21 data increases uncertainty
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

The tactical setup and cautious approach expected from both Rochdale and Liverpool U21 in this EFL Trophy tie make BTTS No a sensible choice. Rochdale's attackers generate shots but struggle to convert, while Liverpool U21's youth side tends to prioritize defensive organization. This combination supports a low-scoring match with one or no teams scoring, aligning well with the BTTS No selection.

Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · BTTS No rationale

“This fixture's defensive emphasis and limited attacking conversion from Rochdale, combined with Liverpool U21's structured youth approach, strongly suggest a match where both teams are unlikely to score. The BTTS No pick aligns well with these tactical and statistical signals.”

Key Data Signals

BTTS No evidence

Model projects a 54% chance of BTTS No, indicating a defensive game.

Previous two meetings averaged 2.5 goals, suggesting moderate scoring but no strong BTTS signal.

Player data shows Rochdale's D. Brown as a high shot volume attacker but yet to score, indicating finishing issues.

Limited data for Liverpool U21 increases uncertainty, but youth teams often prioritize defensive organization in cup ties.

What To Watch In The Data

BTTS No notes

  • The last two meetings averaged 2.5 goals, a moderate scoring rate.
  • Over the last five matches in similar contexts, low-scoring games are common due to tactical caution and defensive focus.
  • This trend suggests a slower tempo and fewer goalmouth chances, reinforcing the likelihood of a BTTS No outcome in this fixture.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Rochdale wins
0Draws
0Liverpool U21 wins
20 Sep 2022Rochdale v Liverpool U211-0
31 Aug 2021Rochdale v Liverpool U214-0
Best odds for this sectionRochdale to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 47% vs implied 53% · edge -5.7 pts
1.9
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Liverpool U21 to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.25
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 24%
3.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.44
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.44
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The head-to-head sample is limited to two matches with an average of 2.5 goals, showing moderate scoring but no strong pattern of both teams scoring. This small sample suggests that while goals can occur, both teams have shown the ability to keep clean sheets, providing only weak support for BTTS No but aligning with a cautious game narrative.

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Rochdale

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Liverpool U21

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Liverpool U21 yet.

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 71% vs implied 80% · edge -8.9 pts
1.25
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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.8
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Liverpool U21 Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 42%
2.35
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Rochdale Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.58
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Rochdale to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.9
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Liverpool U21 to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.25
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 24%
3.8
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Recent form data is sparse, but the cautious nature of EFL Trophy matches and youth team involvement suggests both sides prioritize defensive stability. The absence of goals in recent matches and the model's BTTS No projection align with a low-scoring, tightly contested game where both teams may struggle to find the net.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS NoBetMGM guide price · Model 53% vs implied 38% · edge +15 pts
2.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
2.62
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.12
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.44
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.44
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%
2.1
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The goals and BTTS data indicate a moderate scoring environment, with the two previous meetings averaging 2.5 goals but no strong trend for both teams scoring. Rochdale's attackers produce many shots but have low goal conversion, while Liverpool U21's defensive data is limited but suggests a structured approach. These factors combine to favor a game where one or neither team scores.
Market odds

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

Best odds for this sectionLiverpool U21 Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 42% vs implied 43% · edge -0.6 pts
2.35
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Rochdale Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.58
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Rochdale to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.9
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Liverpool U21 to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.25
Check odds @ 3.25
DrawBetfred guide price · model 24%
3.8
Check odds @ 3.8
Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.44
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.44
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The BTTS No market is priced at 2.62, offering a positive of 15.8% against the model's 54% probability. This suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a low-scoring game, likely due to the cautious nature of cup ties and the defensive discipline expected from Liverpool U21's youth setup. The reflect a good opportunity to back a conservative outcome in goals scored.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

EFL Trophy

Rochdale0
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Liverpool U210
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Best odds for this sectionLiverpool U21 Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 42% vs implied 43% · edge -0.6 pts
2.35
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Rochdale Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 55%
1.58
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Rochdale to WinBetMGM guide price · model 47%
1.9
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Liverpool U21 to WinBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.25
Check odds @ 3.25
Season-long attacking and defensive stats for Rochdale show high shot volumes from key attackers but low goal returns, indicating inefficiency in finishing. Liverpool U21's limited data restricts analysis, but youth teams often focus on defensive structure. This combination supports a BTTS No outcome as both teams may fail to score or only one manages to find the net.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

-Rochdale Over 2.5
-Liverpool U21 Over 2.5
2.5H2H avg goals
The last two meetings averaged 2.5 goals, a moderate scoring rate. Over the last five matches in similar contexts, low-scoring games are common due to tactical caution and defensive focus. This trend suggests a slower tempo and fewer goalmouth chances, reinforcing the likelihood of a BTTS No outcome in this fixture.

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