Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.80 – our chance 61% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultRochdale to win ✗49% · @1.68
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.04
FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale preview and prediction
The match
FC Halifax Town host Rochdale in the National League on Tuesday 24 February, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at The Shay Stadium.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for FC Halifax Town and 1.4 for Rochdale. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Halifax Town 29%, draw 22%, Rochdale 49%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.80 – 61% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: FC Halifax Town 1–1 Rochdale. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Halifax Town29%fair 3.50 · @4.75
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.45
Rochdale49%fair 2.04 · @1.68
2.86Expected goals
1.44FC Halifax Town xG
1.42Rochdale xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
2–18%
1–28%
1–08%
0–18%
2–26%
From our goals model: FC Halifax Town 1.4 – 1.4 Rochdale expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
FC Halifax Town
Rochdale
Attack vs National League average
+3%
+6%
Goals conceded vs average
-15%
+1%
Our expected goals here
1.83
1.28
Our own ratings from every National League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rochdale to win✗
49%
2.04
1.68
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.80 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.44
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Halifax Town / FT FC Halifax Town✗
22%
4.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.04
–
Form
FC Halifax Town – last 2
LL
21 Feb
@ York
1–4
L
17 Feb
vs Gateshead
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Rochdale – last 2
WD
21 Feb
vs Woking
3–0
W
17 Feb
vs Scunthorpe
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Halifax Town and Rochdale.
What is the prediction for FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
On our numbers FC Halifax Town have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Rochdale 49%.
How many goals will there be in FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 1–1 Rochdale, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale (National League) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at The Shay Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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