Gillingham v Rochdale prediction
Team pages: Gillingham · Rochdale · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Gillingham v Rochdale, League Two on Sat, 13 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Gillingham host Rochdale in League Two on Saturday 13 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Rochdale have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions. Gillingham are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Rochdale, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Eight of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Gillingham’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Gillingham have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.00. Gillingham have scored 17 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Gillingham have conceded 14 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Nine of Rochdale’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Rochdale’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Rochdale have one win, four draws and four defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.78 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.67. Rochdale have scored 15 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rochdale have conceded 17 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Rochdale are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Gillingham (seventh) and Rochdale (14th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Gillingham the stronger side, 44 rating points above Rochdale (Gillingham 1467, Rochdale 1423, after at least 104 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Rochdale 1–4 Gillingham.
Team news
Predicted Gillingham XI (3-4-2-1): O. Wright, O. Beckles, A. Smith, L. Dobbs, J. Brophy, N. Freeman, R. McKenzie, E. King, A. Little, C. McManus, R. Hale — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, James Brophy (4.5 per match over 13 appearances, three goals and one assist) and Nicholas Freeman (3.7 per match over 13 appearances, three assists) have been Gillingham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Gillingham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), James Brophy averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1163 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Nicholas Freeman averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1170 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Rochdale XI (4-2-3-1): N. Ramming, K. Wilson, C. Tasker, A. Flint, O. Adebayo-Rowling, B. Adeeko, H. Gilmour, G. Middleton, K. Taylor, E. Francis, D. Brown — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Aden Flint (3.9 per match over seven appearances, two goals and one assist) and Charlie Tasker (3.6 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Rochdale’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rochdale (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Aden Flint averages 0.3 tackles per 90 over 630 minutes, with a tackle in two of the last seven appearances. Charlie Tasker averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 693 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Priestfield Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Gillingham 4 · draws 2 · Rochdale 0 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Gillingham 1W 2D 2L · Rochdale 2W 2D 1L
Gillingham v Rochdale (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Gillingham for / against | Line | Rochdale for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.75 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.38 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.25 for · 17.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.13 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.25 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.75 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.88 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Gillingham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Albarus n 4 | 74.5 | 4.8 | 1.8 | — |
| T. Eaves n 8 | 44.4 | 3.3 | 1.5 | — |
| S. Kendall n 8 | 11.9 | 2.8 | 0 | — |
| L. Sillah n 8 | 55.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| W. Goodwin n 8 | 42.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kendall n 8 | 11.9 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| W. Goodwin n 8 | 42.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Ronan Hale n 8 | 78.9 | 2 | 1 |
| Z. Obiero n 8 | 69.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| B. Dack n 8 | 38.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kendall n 8 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 0 |
| Ronan Hale n 8 | 78.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| L. Sillah n 8 | 55.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| T. Eaves n 8 | 44.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| J. Brophy n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Luxton n 4 | 8.8 | 5.1 |
| Zane Albarus n 4 | 74.5 | 4.2 |
| Conor McManus n 7 | 61.7 | 3.8 |
| O. Beckles n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| E. King n 8 | 44.9 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wright n 8 | 90 | 3 |
Rochdale
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Francis n 8 | 47.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | — |
| E. Dieseruvwe n 8 | 43.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 | — |
| D. Brown n 8 | 83.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | — |
| I. Henderson n 8 | 47.1 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| Z. Silcott-Duberry n 8 | 46.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Smith n 8 | 26.4 | 3 | 1.3 |
| D. Brown n 8 | 83.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| C. Hayes n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| E. Dieseruvwe n 8 | 43.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| A. Flint n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Brown n 8 | 83.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| G. Middleton n 8 | 71 | 0 | 0.5 |
| A. Flint n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| D. Rodney n 8 | 52 | 0.4 | 0 |
| I. Henderson n 8 | 47.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Beckwith n 3 | 47.3 | 5.7 |
| Kane Taylor n 8 | 76.3 | 3.1 |
| H. Gilmour n 8 | 81.5 | 2.3 |
| O. Adebayo-Rowling n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 |
| L. Hannant n 8 | 50.4 | 1.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Waller n 8 | 81.3 | 2.9 |
| Nils Ramming n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Gillingham v Rochdale — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-05 Rochdale 1–4 Gillingham
- 2023-02-18 Rochdale 0–2 Gillingham
- 2022-08-06 Gillingham 1–0 Rochdale
- 2021-01-23 Gillingham 2–2 Rochdale
- 2020-12-19 Rochdale 1–4 Gillingham
- 2020-01-25 Rochdale 2–2 Gillingham
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Rochdale?
- In their last 6 meetings, Gillingham won 4, Rochdale won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Gillingham and Rochdale?
- Recent form — Gillingham 1W 2D 2L; Rochdale 2W 2D 1L.
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