Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
O2.5
Value bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.62 – our chance 66% vs 62% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultRochdale to win ✗61% · @1.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.41
Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town preview and prediction
The match
Rochdale host FC Halifax Town in the Friendlies Clubs on Tuesday 28 July, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT).
Form guide
Rochdale's last 5: DDLDD Most recently they drew with Farnham Town 2–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
FC Halifax Town's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat Spennymoor Town 3–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
FC Halifax Town arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 February 2026, finished FC Halifax Town 2–2 Rochdale.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.5 for Rochdale and 1.4 for FC Halifax Town. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 66% and both teams to score at 65%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rochdale 61%, draw 19%, FC Halifax Town 20%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.57.
Value angle: Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 – 66% on our numbers against 62% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 84% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Rochdale 2–1 FC Halifax Town. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rochdale61%fair 1.63 · @1.70
Draw19%fair 5.40 · @3.75
FC Halifax Town20%fair 4.95 · @4.10
3.94Expected goals
2.52Rochdale xG
1.42FC Halifax Town xG
65%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–17%
1–17%
2–26%
2–06%
3–25%
From our goals model: Rochdale 2.5 – 1.4 FC Halifax Town expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
On our numbers Rochdale have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FC Halifax Town 20%.
How many goals will there be in Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
Our predicted score is Rochdale 2–1 FC Halifax Town, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town?
Rochdale vs FC Halifax Town (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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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