Rochdale and Carlisle United face each other on Saturday 02.07.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rochdale's home ground, the Crown Oil Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Rochdale and Carlisle United, 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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Rochdale Win
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Rochdale preview
Rochdale heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 27 matches, The Dale secured 22 victories, 1 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.48 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Rochdale's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Rochdale has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 54 goals, of which 53 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.96 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Rochdale has conceded 18 goals in the National League (an average of 0.67 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.71 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Carlisle United preview
Carlisle United comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 18 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 2.03 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.
The Cumbrians's attack has been highly effective, scoring 61 goals during this period. Of that total, 52 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.79 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.91.
The Cumbrians's offensive system is led by Regan Linney, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Regan Linney. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.17 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.31 per match.
Head to head: Rochdale vs Carlisle United
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Rochdale
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
2.48 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.54 |
| Away | W W W W W |
2.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 81% | 85% | 79% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.85 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.96 | 2.23 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 46% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 54% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 0% | 7% |
| 1st to Score | 78% | 69% | 86% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.8 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.02 | 1.23 |
Carlisle United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2.03 |
| Home | W L W W L |
2.06 |
| Away | D W L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 62% | 63% | 62% |
| Goals | 2.97 | 3.19 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2.06 | 1.46 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.13 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 13% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 78% | 75% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.91 | 2.12 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.23 | 1.58 |
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