Shrewsbury v Rochdale prediction

League Two · · The Croud Meadow

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Shrewsbury v Rochdale, League Two on Tue, 09 Feb 2027 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Shrewsbury host Rochdale in League Two on Tuesday 9 February (kick-off 19:45 UK).

The key numbers

Rochdale have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Shrewsbury’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Shrewsbury have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.17 and conceding 1.00. Shrewsbury have scored 13 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Shrewsbury have conceded 17 goals, the seventh-most (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. Shrewsbury (eighth) and Rochdale (14th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Shrewsbury the stronger side, 17 rating points above Rochdale (Shrewsbury 1440, Rochdale 1423, after at least 58 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 1 September 2026, finished Rochdale 3–0 Shrewsbury.

Team news

Predicted Shrewsbury XI (3-4-1-2): W. Brook, W. Boyle, S. Stubbs, J. Ruffels, K. Berkoe, T. Sang, L. Hoole, J. Turner-Cooke, W. Gary, G. Lloyd, K. M. Brown — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thomas Sang (4.3 per match over 14 appearances, one assist) and K. M. Brown (3.5 per match over eight appearances, two goals) have been Shrewsbury’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Shrewsbury (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Thomas Sang averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 1180 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. K. M. Brown averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 648 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last eight 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 · The Croud Meadow
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Shrewsbury 1 · draws 1 · Rochdale 4 · 1.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Shrewsbury 3W 1D 1L · Rochdale 2W 2D 1L

Shrewsbury 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

1.38 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.38 / 5.38
Corners
against 4.5 / 5.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 3.25
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 4.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3.75 / 1.13
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameShrewsbury for / againstLineRochdale for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.38 for · 4.5 against n 8
9.5standard
5.38 for · 5.63 against n 8
Shots
13.63 for · 10.63 against n 8
19.5standard
11.25 for · 17.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.25 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
3.25 for · 4.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
16 for · 11.13 against n 8
21.5standard
10.88 for · 10.63 against n 8
Cards shown
3.75 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Golding n 610.2
32/0
00/0
—
Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 865
2.67/6
1.45/3
—
J. Davison n 864.1
2.67/5
1.86/2
—
J. Gbode n 834.4
2.64/2
1.34/0
—
G. Lloyd n 889.1
2.38/5
14/3
—
Shrewsbury — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Golding n 610.2
5.94/0
1.51/0
K. M. Brown n 881
2.67/5
15/2
J. Davison n 864.1
2.35/4
1.14/1
J. Gbode n 834.4
2.35/1
12/1
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
Shrewsbury — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Lloyd n 889.1
0.54/0
0.11/0
J. Davison n 864.1
0.41/1
00/0
W. Boyle n 890
00/0
0.31/1
K. M. Brown n 881
0.32/0
00/0
T. Anderson n 868.8
00/0
0.21/0
Shrewsbury — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Sousa n 819
4.15/2
T. Sang n 887.1
3.17/6
M. Golding n 610.2
32/0
W. Gary n 852.6
2.64/2
Arkelle Nicholas Cecil Jude-Boyd n 865
2.16/5
Shrewsbury — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
William Michael Brook n 890
2.45/4
Rochdale
Rochdale — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Francis n 847.6
2.46/3
0.52/0
—
E. Dieseruvwe n 843.4
2.15/1
1.86/1
—
D. Brown n 883.1
1.87/4
1.25/3
—
I. Henderson n 847.1
1.74/2
13/1
—
Z. Silcott-Duberry n 846.1
1.76/1
0.73/0
—
Rochdale — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Smith n 826.4
33/2
1.32/1
D. Brown n 883.1
2.38/5
1.17/1
C. Hayes n 847.8
2.14/2
0.52/0
E. Dieseruvwe n 843.4
1.65/1
0.31/0
A. Flint n 890
1.56/3
0.54/0
Rochdale — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Brown n 883.1
0.54/0
0.11/0
G. Middleton n 871
00/0
0.53/0
A. Flint n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
D. Rodney n 852
0.41/1
00/0
I. Henderson n 847.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
Rochdale — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Beckwith n 347.3
5.73/1
Kane Taylor n 876.3
3.17/6
H. Gilmour n 881.5
2.37/7
O. Adebayo-Rowling n 863.9
2.18/3
L. Hannant n 850.4
1.64/2
Rochdale — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Sam Waller n 881.3
2.95/4
Nils Ramming n 890
2.86/4

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Shrewsbury v Rochdale — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
ShrewsburyDWLWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
RochdaleWWDLD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Shrewsbury 1 · 1 draw · Rochdale 4 · 1.83 goals/game
  • 2026-09-01 Rochdale 3–0 Shrewsbury
  • 2021-08-24 Shrewsbury 0–2 Rochdale
  • 2021-03-09 Rochdale 0–2 Shrewsbury
  • 2020-10-24 Shrewsbury 1–2 Rochdale
  • 2020-02-01 Rochdale 1–0 Shrewsbury
  • 2019-08-17 Shrewsbury 0–0 Rochdale
League standing · 2026/27
Shrewsbury#8 pos17 pts12 pl-4 GD
Rochdale#14 pos15 pts12 pl-2 GD
Goals per game
Shrewsbury scored1.08
Rochdale scored1.25
Shrewsbury conceded1.42
Rochdale conceded1.42

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Rochdale?
In their last 6 meetings, Shrewsbury won 1, Rochdale won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Shrewsbury and Rochdale?
Recent form — Shrewsbury 3W 1D 1L; Rochdale 2W 2D 1L.

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