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Rochdale v Swindon Town Stats

Data last updated: Fri 02 Oct 2026, 10:39 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Rochdale and Swindon Town meet in a League Two clash where both sides have shown attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities. Rochdale have scored 1.6 goals per game recently but concede at a rate of 1 goal per match, while Swindon Town average 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded. Both teams have a 60% rate of matches going over 2.5 goals, indicating open games with chances at both ends. The mid-table clash promises a lively encounter with offensive players eager to make an impact, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring contest.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Both teams have a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate this season.
  • Recent form shows Rochdale scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.0 goals per game.
  • Swindon Town averages 1.4 goals scored and concedes 1.6 per match.
  • Head-to-head average goals stand at 3.6 over the last 10 meetings.
  • Swindon Town averages 11.6 shots per game, indicating attacking pressure.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 66.4% chance for Over 2.5 Goals, supported by both teams' attacking tendencies and defensive records. Rochdale's 1.6 goals scored per game combined with Swindon Town's 1.6 goals conceded per match suggest a fertile ground for goals. The head-to-head average of 3.6 goals over 10 matches further reinforces the likelihood of a high-scoring game. No price warnings apply, and the of 10.8% indicates a strong betting opportunity at the current .

Model Chance66.4% model chance vs 55.6% implied (+10.8 pts)
Strong positive
Home Goals Scored1.6 per game
Positive
Away Goals Conceded1.6 per game
Positive
Head-to-Head Average Goals3.6 goals
Strong positive
Value Edge66.4% model chance vs 55.6% implied (+10.8 pts)
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and attacking game as both Rochdale and Swindon Town have shown scoring ability but also defensive frailties. The data and recent form align to suggest Over 2.5 Goals is a fitting call, with both sides likely to contribute to the goal tally in this competitive League Two fixture.

Main risk

It removes the necessity of predicting a specific winner or an exact goal distribution, covering scores like 2-1, 3-0, or 2-2, but trades the high price of the exact-score market for a.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Over 2.5 Goals

“This fixture features two teams with attacking intent and defensive lapses, making Over 2.5 Goals a logical expectation. The consistent goal averages and open play style underline the potential for a lively, goal-filled match.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Both teams have a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate this season.

Recent form shows Rochdale scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.0 goals per game.

Swindon Town averages 1.4 goals scored and concedes 1.6 per match.

Head-to-head average goals stand at 3.6 over the last 10 meetings.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 3.6, well above the 2.5 threshold.
  • This trend, combined with recent form and season stats, suggests a pattern of open games with attacking tempo and defensive gaps that favor a high-scoring outcome in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Rochdale1.6
Avg goals scored
Swindon Town1.4
Rochdale1
Avg goals conceded
Swindon Town1.6
Rochdale40%
BTTS rate
Swindon Town60%
Rochdale60%
Over 2.5 goals
Swindon Town60%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 66% vs implied 56% · edge +10.8 pts
1.8
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 84%
1.25
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 48%
3
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 63%
1.67
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 41%
2.1
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 38%
2
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Both teams have a 60% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, with Rochdale scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.0 goals per game, and Swindon Town scoring 1.4 but conceding 1.6. The head-to-head average of 3.6 goals per match over 10 games indicates a history of open, goal-rich encounters.

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Market odds

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

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 66% vs implied 56% · edge +10.8 pts
1.8
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Rochdale to WinBetfred guide price · model 59%
2.25
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Rochdale Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 69%
1.72
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 71%
1.44
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 63%
1.67
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Swindon Town Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.08
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 25%
3.5
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The 66.4% for Over 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 55.6% implied by the current price (+10.8 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 60% for Rochdale and 60% for Swindon Town, so the goals angle is not just a price call. The Over 2.5 Goals market settles purely on the total match goals, requiring three or more goals to win regardless of who scores them.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Rochdale

WWDLW
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 1D 4L
26 Sep 2026A Fleetwood Town2-1
19 Sep 2026H Oldham2-0
12 Sep 2026A Walsall0-0
05 Sep 2026H Gillingham1-4
01 Sep 2026H Shrewsbury3-0

Swindon Town

DLLWW
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 3L
26 Sep 2026H Accrington ST1-1
19 Sep 2026A Salford City0-1
12 Sep 2026A York0-4
05 Sep 2026H Colchester3-1
01 Sep 2026H Port Vale3-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 85% vs implied 71% · edge +13.4 pts
1.4
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Rochdale to WinBetfred guide price · model 59%
2.25
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Rochdale Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 69%
1.72
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Swindon Town Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.08
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 25%
3.5
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.62
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Swindon Town to WinBetUK guide price · model 24%
2.9
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Recent form data shows Rochdale accumulating 10 points with a 60% Over 2.5 Goals rate, while Swindon Town has 7 points and the same 60% rate. Both teams have been involved in matches with multiple goals, reinforcing the expectation of a high-scoring encounter based on current momentum and scoring patterns.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Rochdale Over 2.5
60%Swindon Town Over 2.5
3.6H2H avg goals
Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals scored is 3.6, well above the 2.5 threshold. This trend, combined with recent form and season stats, suggests a pattern of open games with attacking tempo and defensive gaps that favor a high-scoring outcome in this fixture.

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