Braintree Town vs Rochdale | Prediction | National League | 18/04

Braintree Town and Rochdale face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Braintree Town's home ground, the Ironmongery Direct Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Braintree Town and The Dale, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

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Braintree Town preview

Braintree Town heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 44 matches, Braintree Town secured 8 victories, 12 draws, and 24 losses, maintaining an average of 0.82 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Braintree Town's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Braintree Town has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 36 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 0.82 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Lewis Walker, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Chay Cooper has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Braintree Town has conceded 69 goals in the National League (an average of 1.57 per game) and 73 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.59 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Rochdale preview

Rochdale comes into the game with 44 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 32 victories, 6 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 2.32 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 32 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.

The Dale's attack has been highly effective, scoring 86 goals during this period. Of that total, 85 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.93 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.91.

The Dale's offensive system is led by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 24 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Devante Rodney. The forward has contributed with 9 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 0.89 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 45 matches, averaging 0.91 per match.

Head to head: Braintree Town vs Rochdale

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