Rochdale v Walsall prediction
Team pages: Rochdale · Walsall · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Rochdale v Walsall, League Two on Sat, 20 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Rochdale host Walsall in League Two on Saturday 20 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Rochdale have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions. Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
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%). At home, Rochdale have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 1.33. 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.
Five of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in six of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Walsall have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.00. Walsall have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Rochdale are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Walsall are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions. Rochdale (14th) and Walsall (fourth) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Walsall the stronger side, 94 rating points above Rochdale (Walsall 1517, Rochdale 1423, after at least 104 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 12 September 2026, finished Walsall 0–0 Rochdale.
Team news
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, Sam Waller (4.5 per match over three appearances) and Aden Flint (3.9 per match over seven appearances, two goals 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), Sam Waller averages 2.7 saves per 90 over 270 minutes. Aden Flint averages 0.3 tackles per 90 over 630 minutes, with a tackle in two of the last seven appearances.
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, J. Connolly, M. Hancock, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, I. Moore, S. Sprangler, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Aaron Pressley (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals) and Jed Ward (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Aaron Pressley averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 1006 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 1175 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last 10 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 · Spotland Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rochdale 3 · draws 2 · Walsall 1 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Rochdale 2W 2D 1L · Walsall 2W 3D 0L
Rochdale v Walsall (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 23 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 | Rochdale for / against | Line | Walsall for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.38 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11 for · 17.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.38 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.13 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.88 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
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+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Hayes n 8 | 47.8 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| J. Smith n 8 | 26.4 | 3 | 1.3 |
| D. Brown n 8 | 83.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| E. Dieseruvwe n 8 | 43.4 | 1.8 | 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 | 5.1 |
| Kane Taylor n 8 | 76.3 | 3.1 |
| H. Gilmour n 8 | 81.5 | 2.5 |
| O. Adebayo-Rowling n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 |
| L. Hannant n 8 | 50.4 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Waller n 8 | 81.3 | 2.9 |
| Nils Ramming n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 2.4 | 2 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Courtney Clarke n 8 | 58.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 3 | 1.4 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 58.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 3.6 |
| C. Crew n 8 | 41 | 2.5 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 2 |
| M. Hancock n 8 | 80.4 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Rochdale v Walsall — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-12 Walsall 0–0 Rochdale
- 2023-04-07 Rochdale 4–2 Walsall
- 2022-10-29 Walsall 1–0 Rochdale
- 2022-04-09 Rochdale 1–0 Walsall
- 2021-11-20 Walsall 0–0 Rochdale
- 2019-02-02 Walsall 1–2 Rochdale
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Rochdale and Walsall?
- In their last 6 meetings, Rochdale won 3, Walsall won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rochdale and Walsall?
- Recent form — Rochdale 2W 2D 1L; Walsall 2W 3D 0L.
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