Huddersfield host Rochdale in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 6 October, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at John Smith's Stadium.
Form guide
Huddersfield's last 5: WLDWD Most recently they beat Burton Albion 3–1 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Rochdale's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Swindon Town 1–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 3.7 for Huddersfield and 1.8 for Rochdale. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.62, above our fair price of 1.45, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Huddersfield 3–1 Rochdale. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Huddersfield69%fair 1.46 · @1.30
Draw20%fair 5.07 · @4.60
Rochdale12%fair 8.60 · @7.00
5.50Expected goals
3.69Huddersfield xG
1.81Rochdale xG
69%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–16%
4–16%
3–26%
4–25%
2–15%
2–25%
From our goals model: Huddersfield 3.7 – 1.8 Rochdale expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Huddersfield to win✓
69%
1.46
1.30
Double chance
Huddersfield or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.62 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Huddersfield ahead at half-time✓
57%
1.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Huddersfield / FT Huddersfield✓
51%
1.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
6%
16.16
–
Form
Huddersfield – last 6
WLDWDW
3 Oct
@ Burton Albion
3–1
W
19 Sep
@ Bromley
1–2
L
12 Sep
@ Mansfield Town
0–0
D
8 Sep
@ Doncaster
3–1
W
5 Sep
vs Notts County
1–1
D
1 Sep
vs Oxford United
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Rochdale – last 6
WWDWDL
3 Oct
vs Swindon Town
1–0
W
26 Sep
@ Fleetwood Town
2–1
W
22 Sep
vs Liverpool U21
3–3
D
19 Sep
vs Oldham
2–0
W
12 Sep
@ Walsall
0–0
D
5 Sep
vs Gillingham
1–4
L
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Huddersfield and Rochdale.
What is the prediction for Huddersfield vs Rochdale?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Huddersfield vs Rochdale?
On our numbers Huddersfield have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Rochdale 12%.
How many goals will there be in Huddersfield vs Rochdale?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Huddersfield vs Rochdale?
Our predicted score is Huddersfield 3–1 Rochdale, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Huddersfield vs Rochdale?
Huddersfield vs Rochdale (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at John Smith's 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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