Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.30 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.30Odds
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Value bet: Rochdale to win @ 1.95 – our chance 56% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultRochdale to win ✗56% · @1.95
Double chanceRochdale or draw ✓78% · @1.30
Rochdale vs Liverpool U21 preview and prediction
The match
Rochdale host Liverpool U21 in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 22 September, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at Spotland.
Form guide
Rochdale's last 5: WDLWL Most recently they beat Oldham 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Liverpool U21's last 5: WLWDL Most recently they beat Brighton U21 5–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rochdale 56%, draw 22%, Liverpool U21 22%.
Safer route: Rochdale or draw (78%) at 1.30.
Value angle: Rochdale to win at 1.95 – 56% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Rochdale or draw – a 78% chance at odds of 1.30. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rochdale56%fair 1.78 · @1.95
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.40
Liverpool U2122%fair 4.62 · @3.00
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rochdale to win✗
56%
1.78
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Rochdale or draw✓
78%
1.28
1.30
Form
Rochdale – last 6
WDLWLL
19 Sep
vs Oldham
2–0
W
12 Sep
@ Walsall
0–0
D
5 Sep
vs Gillingham
1–4
L
1 Sep
vs Shrewsbury
3–0
W
29 Aug
@ Colchester
0–1
L
22 Aug
vs Crawley Town
1–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Liverpool U21 – last 6
WLWDLD
19 Sep
vs Brighton U21
5–1
W
14 Sep
@ West Ham United U21
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Leeds United U21
2–1
W
21 Aug
@ Everton U21
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Cardiff City U21
3–4
L
26 Apr
vs Crystal Palace U21
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rochdale and Liverpool U21.
What is the prediction for Rochdale vs Liverpool U21?
Our pick is Rochdale or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Rochdale vs Liverpool U21?
On our numbers Rochdale have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Liverpool U21 22%.
When is Rochdale vs Liverpool U21?
Rochdale vs Liverpool U21 (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Spotland.
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.